If your love life needs a little divine intervention or if you simply want to express thanks for finding the love of your life, Fukuin is a tranquil place to do it.
Principal image
Fuku-kensak-kannon
Sect
Shingon-Risshu
History
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This place was once the residence of Jianzhen, the propagator of Buddhism in Japan, after his arrival in Japan in 753 A.D.
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In 810 A.D., Kukai, founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, proposed the construction of an octagonal pagoda. Our principal image, the "Fuku-kensak-kannon," was enshrined at this time.
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In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), several high priests led by Eison often used FUKUIN to promote a 'revitalization of precepts.'
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In the Taisho period (1912-1926), the priest Kogen Mitani rebuilt the main hall. He later earned the devotion of the local 'Naramachi geisha' as they visited the shrine to pray for the spirit to properly make, and end, relationships, leading to the shrine becoming regarded as a women's refuge.
Visit, and observe Monthly/Annual Rituals /Events!
Monthly Schedule
Every 28th : Shingon Homa Fire Rituals (Exception 21st for Aug. and Nov. )
Annual Schedule
Januaray1
New Year’s rituals
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January 21
Hatsudaishi Rituals
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February 3
Setsubun rituals
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April 21
Mieku service
Memorial service for "Kukai" [Kobodaishi]
End April to beg. May
Spring Special admission
Apri 26 to May 6[2024]
July 24
Jizo-bon fest
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August 21
Urabon Segakie
[Service for suffering spirits]
End September weekend
Autumn music
offering
Goma fire and music offering
October 17
Fuku-kensak-kannon
Special admission
9AM to 5PM [admission ends at 4:30PM]
Same period as
Shosoin Exhibition
Autumn special admission
9AM to 5PM [admission ends at 4:30PM]
November 21
Butsumyo-e & Goma ritual
Service for removal of year's sin