[ No photos yet ]
Be the first to share one
Naritasan Kurume
福岡県
Founded in 1703 as the Kyushu branch of Naritasan — Kyushu's largest goma altar for traffic safety and victory prayers.
Founded
1703
Type
Temple
Visited
Want to go
Access
15 min walk from JR Kurume Station
Kyomachi 247, Kurume, Fukuoka
Open in Google Maps ↗
Info
Temple
Founded 1703
323 years
Enshrined Deity
Buddhist Sect
Shingon Chisan branch
Overview
A Shingon Chisan-branch temple founded in 1703 as the Kyushu branch of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba Prefecture. Its principal image is Fudo Myo-o and it has one of the largest goma (fire ritual) platforms in Kyushu. Particularly famous as a temple for traffic-safety prayers, it draws many visitors for the New Year. Located near the Kurume city center and known as an active temple drawing vi…
Read more
Origins
Naritasan Kurume Betsuin is a Shingon Chisan-branch temple founded in 1703 as the Kyushu branch of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba Prefecture. Its principal image is Fudo Myo-o, and the tradition of goma (Esoteric Buddhist fire rituals) has been faithfully maintained in keeping with the practice…
Read more
Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Warding Off Evil
Purification
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "不動明王"
Posts
0
No posts yet
Goshuin
No goshuin posts yet
Suggest an update
Suggest fixes to the location, history, visiting hours, access, facilities, notes and more
Report incorrect info
Get the app for a better experience
Auto stamp via GPS, offline access, and favorites tracking
View in app
Explore pilgrimage with the app
View in app