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The spiritual power of Fudo Myoo resides in the roar of Fukiware Falls, the 'Niagara of the Orient'
40 min by bus from JR Numata Station
Oigai, Tone-machi, Numata, Gunma
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A sacred site enshrining Fudo Myoo near Fukiware Falls in Numata.
Fukiware Falls, called the "Niagara of the Orient," is one of Gunma's foremost scenic spots. Standing amid its roar and spray, the Fudo image marks a sacred site where the power of nature and the power of the Buddha become one. The union of the Katashina River gorge's beauty with Fudo Myoo's miraculous power makes this one of Gunma'…
The founding date is unclear, but Fudo Myoo has been enshrined since ancient times at the spiritually significant Fukiware Falls.
Waterfall ascetic practices were performed as Shugendo training, with practitioners drawing on Fudo's power.
In the Muromachi period, Numata Castle lords reportedly patro…
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "不動明王"
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