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Tobi Fudo (Flying Deity), Ryukozan Shoboin

A temple enshrining “Flying Fudo (one of Gods in Buddhism)” is famous for an aviation safety prayer.

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A temple of Tendai Sect from the lineage of Shugendo was founded in 1530 by St. Shozan. Fudo-Myoo is the principal image. A long time ago, the chief priest performed an ascetic practice with the image of Fudo in Mt. Omine of Nara prefecture. There is an episode that one night, Fudo flew back to Edo (old Tokyo) to answer the wishes of local people praying during Fudo's absence. Since then, the flying Fudo to protect people became familiar.

A document found that the image was already called “Tobi-Fudo” in 1600’s, so many people believe that the principal protests safety of travelers and especially people who are involved in aviation or tourists overseas worship to pray safety aviation. Furthermore, recently, drone pilots, students preparing for entrance exams praying that they will not fall, and even professional golfers come to pray that they will fly well.

The temple became famous for the blessings for a safe return of Hayabusa, an asteroid Explorer. Unique charms lineup on sale that you won’t find elsewhere, so travel lovers shouldn't miss visiting.

Highlights

  • A temple brings blessings for “safe aviation” and “safe travel”.
  • Many visitors worship to pray for regarding to “flying safely” and “not fall”.
  • A charm for aviation called “Hiko-mamori” in Japanese is available for buying.

Photos

  • The main hall. The principal images are enshrined at the center. Dainichi-nyorai is on your left side and Amida-nyorai is on your right side.

    The main hall. The principal images are enshrined at the center. Dainichi-nyorai is on your left side and Amida-nyorai is on your right side.

  • A lantern hanging in the main hall is impressive.

    A lantern hanging in the main hall is impressive.

  • You can go to the temple office on your right side straight in front of the main hall when you want to know about the red stamp or charms.

    You can go to the temple office on your right side straight in front of the main hall when you want to know about the red stamp or charms.

  • English is written to explain about ema.

    English is written to explain about ema.

  • The entrance approaching a temple. Lanterns are easy to notice prominently.

    The entrance approaching a temple. Lanterns are easy to notice prominently.

  • Dedicated labarums line up.

    Dedicated labarums line up.

  • The entrance approaching a temple. Lanterns are easy to notice prominently.

    The entrance approaching a temple. Lanterns are easy to notice prominently.

  • The individual Goma needs to be paid over 15000 yen.

    The individual Goma needs to be paid over 15000 yen.

  • A talisman is obtained on the next day or later. Mailing is available.

    A talisman is obtained on the next day or later. Mailing is available.

  • “Hiko-mamori” for safe aviation is unique to the temple.

    “Hiko-mamori” for safe aviation is unique to the temple.

  • There is a sticker-type charm. It is recommended to put it on suitcases, etc.

    There is a sticker-type charm. It is recommended to put it on suitcases, etc.

  • A sticker shaped like a fire is 500 yen on which Fudo and airplane are designed.

    A sticker shaped like a fire is 500 yen on which Fudo and airplane are designed.

  • Two designs, Fudo and Ebisu, of ema are prepared.

    Two designs, Fudo and Ebisu, of ema are prepared.

  • Wishes from people pursuing to recruit an aviation world are easy to notice among dedicated emas (votive horse tablet).

    Wishes from people pursuing to recruit an aviation world are easy to notice among dedicated emas (votive horse tablet).

  • It is easy to find the temple because it is located in a residential area.

    It is easy to find the temple because it is located in a residential area.

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    航空安全をはじめ、「飛ぶ」こと全般にご利益があるといわれるお不動様。オリジナルの御朱印帳はかなり凝っているので表紙をよく見てみよう。人工衛星、飛行機、ゴルファー、ロケット、ヘリコプターが雲の合間に見つけることができるはず。日本中でこちらだけで授かることのできる唯一無二の御朱印帳だ。1冊1800円、サイズは横約12cm ×縦約18cm。

Details

Name in Japanese
飛不動尊 龍光山正宝院
Postal Code
110-0012
Address
3-11-11 Ryusen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Phone
03-3872-3311
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
8:00am-5:30pm
Directions
A 8-minute walk from the 1b exit of Minowa station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line.
Official Website
Official Website (English)