Yamanaka fudō, Buddhist temple in Kakamigahara, Japan.
Yamanaka fudō is a Buddhist temple in Kakamigahara featuring a main hall with intricate wooden carvings, prayer corridors, and multiple rooms designed for ceremonies and meditation. The layout allows visitors to move through different spaces that serve distinct spiritual purposes.
The temple was founded in the 18th century as part of the Shingon Buddhist tradition. It was later rebuilt after sustaining damage during World War II.
The temple serves as an active place of worship where monks perform fire rituals throughout the day, chanting sutras while sacred wooden sticks burn in honor of Fudōmyō-ō. These ceremonies happen regularly and show how spiritual practice continues to shape daily life at this site.
The grounds are open from morning through evening, though photography is restricted in certain areas to preserve the sacred nature of the space. Visitors should be prepared to move quietly through some rooms out of respect for ongoing spiritual practices.
The temple houses a remarkable collection of crystal statues distributed along its corridors that offers visitors a quiet path for prayer and reflection. Many people walk past these artworks without noticing their subtle beauty.
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