I followed the map from Gosho Shrine to where I thought was the entrance to Fukusenji. I was across the river from the entrance and had to walk down to a bridge, then back again!
There are always stairs at shrines and temples, but this one also had a ramp walkway, making it easier for people with mobility challenges.
This ceramic Buddha was originally enshrined in Nagoya Castle. After World War II, it was dedicated to Fukusenji Temple. Legend has it that the lord of Nagoya Castle, Mitsutomo Tokugawa, had the statue built to morn his deceased mother. The statue was complete when it was in Nagoya, including everything from the chest down. The whereabouts of the body is a mystery today.
I agree, it's a very interesting place. Not only the strange Buddha statue, which has a very unusual shaped head (long and narrow, and eyes wide open) and a mysterious history, but also the temple's main hall with its thatched roof.
Well, it may have not been the shortest way but it was definitely the most interesting route! The Buddha (?) looks like he has curls. Is that the temple at the bottom? It reminds me of a summer house.
I agree, it's a very interesting place.
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Well, it may have not been the shortest way but it was definitely the most interesting route! The Buddha (?) looks like he has curls. Is that the temple at the bottom? It reminds me of a summer house.
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