A Shingon sect temple in Mitsukaido, Joso, opened as an esoteric Buddhist training hall conveying the teachings of Kukai. Its principal Fudo Myo-o has gathered evil-warding faith as the Wisdom King who burns away earthly desires. Situated along the Kinugawa River, in this area prone to frequent flooding, faith seeking Fudo Myo-o's protection was especially fervent. Goma fire rituals are performed …

Kosho-ji Temple is said to have been founded around 900 CE, during the Engi era of the mid-Heian period, by a monk who carried on the esoteric Buddhist lineage of Kukai. Established as a Shingon esoteric training hall with Fudo Myo-o as its principal deity, the temple served as a center for disaster…