青面金剛

Japanese Name青面金剛
PrefectureIbaraki
ReligionShinto
Coordinates35.8211925, 139.9208915

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About this Shrine

Located in the town of Chikusa, Ibaraki Prefecture, the Shrine of Kobo Daishi, is dedicated to the Chinese Buddhist sage Kobo Daisen, who brought Buddhism to Japan from China. The Shinto shrine was built in 1869 and is one of the few Shinto shrines in Japan that honors a non-Japanese deity.

Cultural Significance

The shrine's architecture reflects a mix of Chinese Buddhist and Japanese Shinto styles. The main hall is adorned with intricate carvings and paintings depicting the Buddha's life, while the Shinto altars feature traditional Japanese designs.

Enshrined Deities

Kobo Daisen

Location

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