Kezoji Temple

Japanese name： 華蔵寺
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Main Image Stone Fudo Myo-o Statue (Cliff-Carved Buddha) Category Myo-o (Wisdom King)

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The stone Fudo Myoo standing on a cliff midway along the temple approach is about 9 meters high and is regarded as the largest cliff-carved Buddhist image in Shimane Prefecture. Because Mount Makuragi lies in the northeast, traditionally considered the unlucky direction of Matsue Castle, the statue is said to have been erected by the monk Shoan during the Keio era to pray for national protection and the castle's security. Kezoji is an ancient temple traditionally founded by the monk Chigen in 825, and the Fudo image remains a prominent object of worship along its approach.

Basic Information

Spot ID 8212
Temple / Site Kezoji Temple
Visiting Area Approach
Visiting Status Viewable at all times from the temple grounds (regular visiting hours 8:00–17:00; worship is possible outside these hours, but staff are unavailable)
Address 島根県松江市枕木町205

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