Inside its halls stands a sacred statue of Kannon Bodhisattva, adorned with a sash tied around the abdomen. This statue is believed to bring blessings related to children, making the temple a cherished destination for those praying for fertility, safe childbirth, and the healthy upbringing of children.
This temple is also renowned for its impressive 5-meter-tall statue of seated Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism and the inspiration behind daruma dolls. Daruma are round dolls that symbolize perseverance and are often used for goal-setting. Darumas are usually bought with blank eyes; one eye is filled in when setting a goal, and the other upon achieving it.
In January, the temple holds the Daruma Memorial Festival, a breathtaking event where thousands of daruma dolls, who have already had their goals fulfilled, are ceremonially burned in a great fire.
In August, the temple celebrates their annual Summer Lantern Festival. The main hall becomes illuminated with candlelight, a tradition that brings not only good fortune, but also strengthens connections with loved ones.
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| Address | 2339 Awano, Gifu City, Gifu |
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| Access | Around 35 minutes by bus from JR Gifu Station Platform 12 (or Meitetsu Gifu Station Platform 4) to Takatomi Dairyuji-mae Bus Stop, then a 2-minute walk to the temple |
| Business Hours | 8:00～17:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Telephone Number | 058-237-3837 |
| Website | Visit Website |
| Notes | Parking Available |
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