Fudō-in Iwaya-dō

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Fudō-in Iwaya-dō, Buddhist temple in Wakasa, Japan.

The Fudo-in Iwaya-do temple stands within a natural cave, featuring a wooden structure measuring 13 meters high, 7 meters wide, and 10 meters deep.

Built in 806, the temple survived the burning of the region during Hideyoshi's siege of Tottori Castle in the 16th century.

The temple houses a black-skinned statue of Fudo Myoo, carved by Kukai at age 33, recognized as one of Japan's three major Fudo Myoo statues.

Visitors can reach the temple by taking a 15-minute bus ride from Wakasa Station, with a small parking area accommodating five vehicles.

The temple structure employs the kakezukuri architectural style, suspended on long pillars within a natural cave formation.

Location: Wakasa

Inception: 806

Architectural style: kakezukuri

Address: 鳥取県八頭郡若桜町岩屋堂 680-0731 680-0731

GPS coordinates: 35.30036,134.43035

Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:19

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