Nakayama Fudoson

Japanese name： 中山不動尊

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Main Image Wooden Seated Fudo Myo-o with Two Standing Attendants (Kongara Doji and Seitaka Doji) Category Myo-o (Wisdom King)

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Description

Nakayama Fudoson in Kurate preserves a wooden seated Fudo Myoo with two attendant figures from the late Heian period, designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 1904. The 81 cm Fudo is carved from a single zelkova trunk. Insect damage and age have taken both arms and parts of the head, yet its tenchigan gaze, with one eye looking upward and the other downward and deeply carved expression retain a powerful dignity. On either side stand the 91 cm figures of Kongara Doji and Seitaka Doji, whose graceful contours survive despite damage. Believed to be the only surviving late-Heian Fudo triad of its kind in Fukuoka Prefecture, it may be venerated during the unveilings at the spring and autumn festivals.

Basic Information

Spot ID 9834

Temple / Site Nakayama Fudoson

Visiting Area Fudo Hall

Visiting Status Normally closed; unveiled at spring and autumn Nakayama Fudoson festivals. Traditionally the second Sunday of April and October; confirm the current dates.

Address 福岡県鞍手郡鞍手町大字中山1441

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