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Houmanji Temple
〒899-7102 鹿児島県志布志市志布志町帖６５３７
A Ritsu sect temple located in Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, enshrining a statue of Jizo Kannon (the Kannon of the Wheel of Life) by Unkei as its principal image. It is known as a famous site for praying for safe childbirth, and a pond-and-garden style garden in the style of the Muromachi period has also been restored.
History
It is said to have been built during the Shōtoku era by imperial decree from Emperor Shōmu, and was rebuilt in 1316 CE (Shōwa 5) by Shinzen Eiki. It enshrined a statue of Jizo Kannon by Unkei as its principal image and was once known as one of the 'Three Great Temples of Satsuma,' but was closed during the Haibutsu Kishaku (the destruction of Buddhism) in 1869 CE (Meiji 2). It was rebuilt by believers in 1936 CE (Shōwa 11), which is the current Houmanji Kannon Hall.
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Blessings
It is known as a famous site for praying for safe childbirth.
What visitors say
Inside Houmanji Park, there are walking paths overlooking samurai residences, a statue of a guardian deity (Nio), and a red bridge, allowing visitors to worship in a quiet atmosphere. Every April, the Shaka Festival is held, attracting many visitors, and a morning market is also set up on the day of the Dog in the zodiac each month. It is also known as a spot for cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
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