Overview
A Heian-period temple in Gamagori. People come from across Japan to pray against illness.
About this place
An old temple in Nishiura, Gamagori, Aichi, founded in the Heian period and known as the temple for warding off cancer. The principal image, Nishiura Fudo, is worshipped for protection from misfortune and warding off cancer, and the head priest gives talks on cancer prevention. There is a tour of the Sen-butsu Cave, modeled on cave temples such as Dunhuang in China. Admission is free.
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