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Nishidaiji Kannonin
岡山市東区西大寺中３丁目８−８
A temple of the special head temple rank within the Koyasan Shingon sect, renowned for the 'Eyo (Naked Festival),' which is considered one of Japan's three great odd festivals. It is also the first temple in the Chugoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.
History
Legend holds that it began in 751 CE when Fujiwara Minari-hime enshrined a statue of Kannon. In 777 CE, Anryu built the current structures on this site. Originally known as Saidaiji (Temple of the Rhinoceros Horn) because the land was pacified by wearing a rhinoceros horn, it was later renamed Nishidaiji based on a prayer text by Emperor Go-Toba. In 1510 CE, it is said that the current form of the Naked Festival (Eyo) emerged when pilgrims competed to seize protective talismans on the final day of the Shuse-e ceremony.
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What visitors say
The grounds feature impressive large structures, including a heavy Niomon (King of Heaven gate), sparkling Buddhist statues, and the Senju-do (Thousand-Armed Kannon Hall) adorned with murals. The site is also characterized by viewing seats for the Naked Festival and natural elements such as the designated protected tree, Kurogane-mochi (a type of rice tree). Parking is available in both gravel and paved areas, and visitors can explore the grounds following the provided map.
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