{"id":3113,"date":"2024-01-27T18:23:26","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T09:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/?post_type=news&p=2521"},"modified":"2024-09-13T10:05:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T01:05:11","slug":"takeyama-fudo-yokosuka-2024","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/new-and-now\/takeyama-fudo-yokosuka-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Takeyama Fudo: A Picturesque Spiritual Sanctuary in Yokosuka 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 \u2013 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 guide for those on a spiritual journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Fudo Myoo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fudo Myoo, a manifestation of Dainichi Nyorai, is believed to transform to ward off demons and bring wealth while averting disasters. Takeyama Fudo, known as the “Nami-kiri Fudo” for maritime safety, holds deep reverence among the fishing community. The formal name of the temple is “Jodo-shu Ryuzuka-san Jikyo-ji Takeyama Fudo-in.” The Fudo Myoo statue enshrined here was carved by the monk Manmu Dai-ajari during the reign of Emperor Go-Komatsu in 1397 at the Jikyo-in temple in Nara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History and Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The history of Hatsu Fudo dates back to 1594 when the monk Manritsu from Todai-ji in Nara carved the Fudo statue during his pilgrimage through the Kanto region. In 1683, the Shugendo monk Sanyo Genzui built a hall on the summit, relocating the Fudo Myoo statue and giving the sanctuary its present name. Fishermen and ship captains used Takeyama as a navigational marker, fostering faith in the deity as the “Nami-kiri Fudo.” This tradition continued even during the Pacific War when a dedicated area was reserved for naval personnel inside the main hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Culinary Delights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Takeyama’s Hatsu Fudo “Fu-Gashi”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the day of Hatsu Fudo, January 28, people pray for good health, and many embark on pilgrimages. Along the approach, numerous stalls offer a unique local treat \u2013 the “Fu-Gashi” attached to bamboo leaves. Resembling fishing rods and fish, these distinctive sweets have become a local specialty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is “Fu-Gashi”?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fu-gashi is a traditional Japanese sweet made from dried wheat gluten called “Fu” coated with brown sugar. Its history dates back to ancient times, with the introduction of wheat gluten from China to Japan around the Nara period. Initially considered a luxury food item, it became popular among common people as a tea snack during the Edo period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Takeyama Tsutsuji Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The summit boasts around 2,000 azalea trees, including Oomurasaki, Hakata Shiro, and Myogi Mountain varieties. In late April, the “Takeyama Tsutsuji Festival” showcases the breathtaking beauty of these flowers. Visitors are treated to a serene atmosphere surrounded by vibrant blooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Access and Basic Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Address: 1-3040 Takeyama, Yokosuka City<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Access: Approximately 30 minutes by bus (directions: “Misakiguchi” or “Nagai”) from Keikyu Yokosuka Chuo Station. Get off at the “Takeyama” or “Ikki-zuka” bus stop and walk for 40 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Parking: Not available<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contact: Takeyama Fudo-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • TEL: 046-845-6652<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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