This Fudo deity is said to bring good luck for all things related to flying, including air travel safety. The original goshuincho (temple stamp book) here is really unique, so be sure to check out the cover. You can spot satellites, airplanes, golfers, rockets, and helicopters among the clouds. It's the only place in Japan where you can get this one-of-a-kind stamp book. Each one is JPY 1,800 and measures about 12 cm by 18 cm.
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Tobi Fudo (Flying Deity), Ryukozan Shoboin
A temple enshrining “Flying Fudo (one of Gods in Buddhism)” is famous for an aviation safety prayer.
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A temple of Tendai Sect from the lineage of Shugendo was founded in 1530 by St. Shozan. Fudo-Myoo is the principal image. A long time ago, the chief priest performed an ascetic practice with the image of Fudo in Mt. Omine of Nara prefecture. There is an episode that one night, Fudo flew back to Edo (old Tokyo) to answer the wishes of local people praying during Fudo's absence. Since then, the flying Fudo to protect people became familiar.
A document found that the image was already called “Tobi-Fudo” in 1600’s, so many people believe that the principal protests safety of travelers and especially people who are involved in aviation or tourists overseas worship to pray safety aviation. Furthermore, recently, drone pilots, students preparing for entrance exams praying that they will not fall, and even professional golfers come to pray that they will fly well.
The temple became famous for the blessings for a safe return of Hayabusa, an asteroid Explorer. Unique charms lineup on sale that you won’t find elsewhere, so travel lovers shouldn't miss visiting.
Highlights
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A temple brings blessings for “safe aviation” and “safe travel”.
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Many visitors worship to pray for regarding to “flying safely” and “not fall”.
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A charm for aviation called “Hiko-mamori” in Japanese is available for buying.
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The main hall. The principal images are enshrined at the center. Dainichi-nyorai is on your left side and Amida-nyorai is on your right side.
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A lantern hanging in the main hall is impressive.
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You can go to the temple office on your right side straight in front of the main hall when you want to know about the red stamp or charms.
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English is written to explain about ema.
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The entrance approaching a temple. Lanterns are easy to notice prominently.
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Dedicated labarums line up.
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The entrance approaching a temple. Lanterns are easy to notice prominently.
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The individual Goma needs to be paid over 15000 yen.
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A talisman is obtained on the next day or later. Mailing is available.
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“Hiko-mamori” for safe aviation is unique to the temple.
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There is a sticker-type charm. It is recommended to put it on suitcases, etc.
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A sticker shaped like a fire is 500 yen on which Fudo and airplane are designed.
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Two designs, Fudo and Ebisu, of ema are prepared.
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Wishes from people pursuing to recruit an aviation world are easy to notice among dedicated emas (votive horse tablet).
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It is easy to find the temple because it is located in a residential area.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 飛不動尊 龍光山正宝院
- Postal Code
- 110-0012
- Address
- 3-11-11 Ryusen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone
- 03-3872-3311
- Holiday
- Open every day
- Hours
- 8:00am-5:30pm
- Directions
- A 8-minute walk from the 1b exit of Minowa station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line.
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)