A Shingon temple on the river terrace of Numata, known as a distinguished temple of the Numata castle town.
Generously protected during the era when the Sanada clan ruled Numata, it is popular with history fans as a Sanada-connected temple.
The grounds offer magnificent views of the Tone River gorge and the mountain range toward Mount Tanigawa.
The main hall enshrines a Muromachi-period Fudo Myoo …
Founded during the Tenbun era (1532-1555) by a retainer of the Numata clan.
In 1580, when Sanada Masayuki conquered Numata Castle, it became a Sanada clan prayer temple.
The main hall was rebuilt during the Keicho era when Sanada Nobuyuki became lord of Numata domain.
Nobuyuki held deep Buddhist fai…
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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