普門寺, Buddhist temple in Fujisawa, Japan.
Fumon-ji is a Buddhist temple in Fujisawa featuring traditional wooden architecture centered on a standing statue of Fudo Myoo. The grounds display intricate carvings throughout the structures and maintain the classic layout of a Shingon practice site.
The temple was founded in 1528 by the Buddhist monk Ryogen as a Shingon practice center. Major restoration work between 1673 and 1681 reshaped the structures into their current form.
The temple serves as a center for daily Shingon Buddhist rituals and draws pilgrims following sacred routes through the region. Visitors can observe active worship practices woven into the temple's routine.
The temple is a 12-minute walk from Kugenuma Station on the Odakyu Enoshima Line, making it straightforward to reach. The grounds are generally open to visitors, and respectful dress is expected when exploring the site.
A memorial stone from 1819 on the grounds marks a significant pilgrimage route in the region and was placed by the influential Asaba family. This marker reveals how deeply the temple was woven into local sacred pathways.
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