An ancient Shingon sect temple in Ogi-cho, Odawara.
Said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai, it is a temple with profound history.
The principal image of Dainichi Nyorai is attributed to the Heian period and is a precious Buddhist statue.
The great ginkgo tree on the grounds is designated a municipal natural monument, with magnificent autumn foliage.
Shingon esoteric Buddhist practices cont…
Shofuku-ji is said to have been founded in the early Heian period by Kobo Daishi Kukai.
As a Shingon sect temple, it has transmitted esoteric Buddhist practices and teachings.
In the medieval period, it received patronage from the Odawara Hojo clan and prospered.
The principal Dainichi Nyorai statue…
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