Virtual Miura 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #7 Fukuju-ji Temple

      Fukuju-ji Temple was built in 1200 by Miura Yoshimura (?-1239) and was founded in 1212 by Priest Keishuku.  The main deity is the Arya Avalokitesvara statue, which is said to have been carved by Gyoki (668-749).  The temple also keeps Yoshimura’s saddle, armor, and short sword.

     The Miura Clan was destroyed by the Hojo Clan after Yoshimura’s death.

Address: 2062 Minamishitauramachi, Miura, Kanagawa 238-0103

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