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
January 1
New Year's Rituals
January 21
Hatsudaishi Rituals
February 3
Setsubun rituals
April 21
Mieku(Memorial service for "Kukai", "Kobodaishi"
End of April to beginning May
Spring special admission
July 24
Jizo-Bon fest
August 5 to 14 from 6PM to 8PM
Summer evening special illumination and admission
August 21
Urabon Segakie (Service for suffering spirits)
End October to beginning November
Autumn special admission
November 21
Butsumyoe (Service for removal of year's sin) and Homa Fire
Shingon-Risshu FUKUIN TEMPLE
1365, Takabatake-cho, Nara-city, Nara
〒630-8301
