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The legend has it that the Senrin Tozen who later became 11th head priest of Kasuisai saved young Iyeyasu who was then hostage to Imagawa clan and hid the prince at Shinojima Island at Mikawa Bay then led to his return to Okazaki. Another story tells us that when Senrin Tozen was in Sumpu, now Shizuoka he admonished young Iyeyasu for hunting birds at temple premise. The cave at the Kasuisai is said to be the place where Iyeyasu hid when he fled from Takeda clan when he was defeated badly at Battle of Mikatagahara in 1572. The cave Iyeyasu hid is now called "Shusse Rokunoji No Ana" Rokunoji no ana probably means figure-of-six shaped cave and Shusse means promotion. In any way Iyeyasu must have been really indetbed enough to give his temple much authority equaling the status Eiheiji or Sojiji then the stronghonds of Soto-sect of Zen Bhuddism had. The name of Kasuisai also came from Iyeyasu remarks. When Tozen was invited at the banquet hosted by Iyeyasu for helping his life in early days, the priest fell asleep. Iyeyasu then said "Kasui" meaning you can sleep. After that Tozen renamed the temple from Toyoken to Kasuisai.
The cave was closed when I visited in February 2011, but it has been open to public since October 13.
Updated Oct 16, 2011
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A reservoir pond surrounded by lush green forest is a popular for birdwatching, walking, and for viewing the autumn foliage during early December. It has a floating pier just like Ogasaike Pond in Kakegawa. It is a popular stop-by when walking event in Fukuroi takes place.
Updated Jun 16, 2011
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Shogun Jizo, literally meaning "the Jizo of victorious army", is believed to promote success in your life. Shogun Jizo of Kasuisai was named that way because the jizo statues narrowly escaped the fate of destruction when Meiji government tried to abolish Akiha Shrine.
Written Mar 31, 2011
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According to the legend, Sanjakubo Daigongen a priest from Shinshu(Currently Nagano Prefecture) made three oaths, 1300 years ago.
If you believe me I will bequeath you the success of your trade, granting of your wishes and the whole satisfaction in your life.
If you believe me I will guarantee that you be free of sickness, calamity and hazards, and all the pains and sufferings.
If you believe me I will make you free from any fire hazards, either ones that you might cause or ones that others have caused.
Since these three oaths were made by Sanjakubo Gongen, he was enshrined and revered as a god of fire protection.
Sanjakubo Daigongen was originally enshrined in Shuyoji temple inseperable part of Akiha Shrine premises. But Meiji Governenment made a decree to seperate Shintoisim and Bhuddhism in 1873 and Sanjakubo Daigongen was moved from Shuyoji, then already had been converted from Shingon Bhuddhist temple from Sotoshu temple. Since then, Kasuisai became the place for praying for fire-protection god.
Updated Feb 24, 2011
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This 600-year-old zen temple is one of the most popular places to practice zen meditation close to Hamamatsu. It is rich in historical legends particularly of Iyeyasu Tokugawa, the first shogun of Edo Government. The temple also sells ofuda for fire protection because it enshrines Akiha Sanjaku Gongen who protects from fire. It was originally at Akiha Shrine but since Meiji Government ordered to seperate Bhuddhism and Shintoism, the temple accommodated some of AKiha Shrine deities which originate from Bhuddism beliefs. It also has a lodging facility where you can join zen meditation training with priests and taste shojin vegetarian dish.
Updated Feb 13, 2011
Address: 2915-1 Kuno, Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture 437-0061
Phone: +81-538-42-2121
Website: http://global.sotozen-net.or.jp/eng/temples_in_japan/kasuisai.html
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Rinzo is the sutra storage shelve that is designed to revolve, which is somewhat similar to Mani wheel. Rinzos were built in some of the major shrines and temples in Japan such as Nikko Toshogu, Hasedera Temple in Kamakura, Zenkoji Temple in Nagano or Nishi Honganji and Chionin in Kyoto.
Updated Feb 11, 2011
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This brand new Sanmon gate serves as the second gate of Kasuisai, entrance to major buildings of the temple. The gate is too new and outworldly to me. Maybe it will take years before this gate fits right to the landscape.
Written Feb 11, 2011
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Daikokuten (Mahakala) is believed to bring prosperity and wealth to one's family. Osasuri Daikokuten in Kasuisai is one of the popular deities. It is believed that by touching and patting the statue you can bring happiness, prosperity and good health.
Updated Feb 10, 2011
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To enter major buildings of Kasuisai, you are asked to donate 500 yen. Zuiryukaku, built in 1937, was constructed with Azuchi-Momoyama Shoin style. This palatial building, featuring the excellent fusuma paintings by Reiki Yamaguchi together with nice view of its inside garden could be worth 500 yen donation to enter. You can also taste shojin vegetarian dish there rainging from 2,000 to 3,500 yen (including donation to enter major buildings).
Written Feb 9, 2011
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Somon Gate serves as an entrance gate of Kasuisai. "Banshosan" inscribed on the gate is the honorary sango prefix of Kasuisai. When you enter the gate look up the ceiling. It has a Chinese Zodiac direction board. Chinese Zodiac signs are made up of 12 animals: rats, oxen, tigers, rabbits, dragons, snakes, horses, sheep, monkeys, roosters, dogs, and boars. Until the Gregorian calender was introduced in late 19th century, Chinese zodiac signs had been used not only for denoting 12-year cycle, but for time of the day, calender days and even directions such as "Utatsu" ...East. In this zodiac sign board, do you find something interesting? It says Mt. Fuji is twenty-eight Ri away about 110 kilometers east from there.
Updated Feb 9, 2011
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