The Fudodo is the oldest extant building in
Koyasan.
The Kongobuji Fudodo was constructed in 1198 under the orders of Hachijo
Nyoin, the daughter of Emperor Toba.
The exterior design, which looks like that of a residence, is excellent;
inside the building, there is a cabinet to enshrine the image of the chief
deity, Fudo-myoo (Acalanatha) and the statues of his 8 accompanying deities,
and a small room where devout followers confine themselves to give prayer.
Those 8 accompanying deity statues are exhibited in Koyasan Reihokan Museum.
This structure is precious as one of the few worship buildings on Mt. Koya which were constructed and donated by an Imperial family member that date back to the Medieval Period of Japan.
Buses from Koyasan station to the Kondomae
bus stop take 15 minutes. In front of the Chumon there are parking lot.
Fudō Myoo is a significant figure in Japanese Buddhism, particularly within
the esoteric traditions of Shingon and Tendai.
Known as Acala or Ācala in Sanskrit, he is considered a wrathful deity who embodies the power to destroy obstacles to enlightenment.
Despite his fierce appearance, he is a benevolent figure dedicated to protecting the faithful and guiding them toward spiritual awakening.
