Located in Yokosuka city, Takeyama Fudo celebrates the annual “Hatsu Fudo” on January 28, 2024 drawing crowds of festival vendors and local devotees. Pilgrims approach this sacred site from all directions – South Takeyama, Ikki-zuka, Sugari Valley, and Kitashita-ura. Welcoming them at the trailhead is the “Maefudo,” a statue of Fudo Myoo, serving as a … Continue reading Takeyama Fudo: A Picturesque Spiritual Sanctuary in Yokosuka 2024