Overview
Daishō-ji is a Tendai-sect Buddhist temple in Isumi, Chiba Prefecture. Its mountain name is Ashara-san, and its principal image, Fudō Myōō, has long been revered as 'Namikiri Fudō,' the wave-cutting Fudō. It is an ancient temple known as a sacred site of the Kantō 36 Fudō Pilgrimage.
Highlights
- ●Halls of an ancient Tendai temple
- ●Principal image Fudō Myōō known as 'Namikiri Fudō'
- ●Important Cultural Property
- ●Sacred site of the Kantō 36 Fudō Pilgrimage
History
The temple is said to have been founded in 1248, and it holds a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. Its principal image, Fudō Myōō, has been venerated as 'Namikiri Fudō' since ancient times.
Access
The temple is located in Isumi, in the wooded hills of the southeastern Bōsō Peninsula. Please check maps or official information for the detailed route.
Best season
Visits during the fresh green of early summer or the autumn foliage, or on the Fudō festival day, are recommended.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to Daishō-ji in Isumi
- 2Pay respects to the principal 'Namikiri Fudō'
- 3View the Important Cultural Property
- 4Visit as part of the Kantō 36 Fudō Pilgrimage
Did you know?
💡 The principal image is affectionately known as 'Namikiri Fudō' and is counted among the sacred sites of the Kantō 36 Fudō Pilgrimage.
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