Fudarakusanji
Japanese name：
補陀洛山寺
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Main Image Three-Faced Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
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DescriptionFudarakusanji is known as a base for Fudaraku tokai, voyages undertaken in belief that Kannon’s Pure Land lay beyond the Kumano Sea. Its unusual three-faced Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon dates to the Heian period. Normally secret, the image can be viewed directly three times a year. A reconstructed Fudaraku boat is also displayed on the grounds.
Basic Information
Spot ID
7811
Temple / Site
Fudarakusanji
Visiting Area
Main Hall
Visiting Status
Temple normally open; secret principal image unveiled Jan 27, May 17, and Jul 10
Address
和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町浜ノ宮348
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