A magnificent temple for a peaceful place of contemplation. It should be a must-see for any passing visitor, but this place would undoubtedly lose what makes it a haven of peace, mercy, and compassion. A truly beautiful moment for me. I'm adding a few photos even though there are already some very beautiful ones, except for the adjacent shrines and the magnificent tree in the parking lot.
One of the four Kannon in Nagoya.
The principal image is the Bodhisattva Sho Kannon.
It is close to the birthplace of Toshiie Maeda and has a deep connection with it. It connects famous spots near Inuchiyo Road, Toshiie's childhood name.
It is famous for housing over 1,000 statues of Enku Buddha, which can only be viewed on the second Saturday of the month from 13:00 to 17:00.
Enter the main gate with the Nio statue (which cannot be viewed directly to protect it from ultraviolet rays) that Enku was given wood from the construction of Nagoya Castle, and then take off your shoes and enter the room through the small gate on the left.
After paying the 500 yen admission fee and receiving an instruction manual in the hall, you can see the Enku Buddha in the back. Photos and videos cannot be taken.
The room is a small Buddhist altar room and the lights are dimmed for protection. Please lend me a flashlight when you enter. It's quite bright so don't point it at anyone.
In front of the Buddhist altar room, a typical large Enku Buddha is arranged like a three-dimensional mandala.
There are countless small items lined up on the shelves on both sides, but what's worth noting is the pieces of wood that came out of the carving process that were used as cushioning materials for the zushi. The rough chisel carving is a characteristic of Enku Buddha, and the trajectory of that carving can be clearly seen from these pieces of wood.
The pedestal and part of the halo of Enku Buddha are displayed in the booth at the back, which serves as a passageway, and you can see the carvings in parts that would normally be hidden.
From the story of the person who explained it to me, I could see how Enku carved the Nio statues.
Apparently, you can also try your hand at the ``Mokudan no Kai'' carving of the Enku Buddha here. Please use as a souvenir as a lucky charm.
You can get a stamp on the left side of the main hall, but if you leave it in before your tour, the staff will write it carefully for you.
It takes more than 10 minutes on foot from the nearest station, so many people visit by car, but there is a large parking lot and you can see the works of the members of the ``Kobata no Kai.''
It is one of the four Owari Kannon temples. It has a wooden building and is designated as an important cultural property. There is a magnificent gate and Enku's Nio statues are placed on the left and right.
I received a written stamp.
There was also an unpaved parking space.
