Vestiges of Musashino are so fond and impressive
that they do not seem to fade away,
but really inexhaustible is the benevolence of
Kanzeon Bosatsu known as the Goddess of Mercy.
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Who
is Enma? This is the phonetic transcription of Sanskrit word "yama," meaning the Lord of Hades or the great King of the World of the Dead. Also known as Enma-ou in Japan. Originally a god of Brahmanism. Introduced into Japan through China with strong influences of Chinese costume and Taoism. |
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Enma Daiou
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| The Main Hall was rebuilt in 1850 and is selected as one of the "100 Views of Suginami." | 
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| Main Hall and Washstand | ||
 Koumyouin Roku-Jizo (Jizo of the Six States of Existence) |
Erected in 1740 and selected as one of the "100 Views of Suginami." | |
| Selected as one of the "100 Views of Suginami" and also introduced in "Koumyouin-no Kane-no Oto" (Sound of the Temple Bell of Koumyouin), an essay by Gyo Kanbayashi. |  Temple Bell |
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 Enma-dou |
In addition to those described in the above, the temple's cultural property include a stone tablet with a Buddhist text, Amida triad, Stone Image of Fudou Myou(Acala, also known as the Fierce Deity of Fire), and a stone table with the history of the temple. | |
| For inquiries, please feel
free to contact us at 03-3390-4647. |
 Sentai-Mandara |
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