Fudeko-kuyo-to

 

By the approach, one can find this little place of worship, which is called "Fudeko-kuyo-to". It is the oldest Fudeko-kuyo-to in this part of Tokyo and after all, Fudeko-kuyo-to in itself is treasurable as a histric spot. It symbolises the former place of a temple school. Fudeko means pupils. It reaches back to the year 1762 and is dedicated to the energy of the teachers. In a study from the yaer 1874, it was found that there were 12 schools in Nerima, which all traced back to this place. Therefore it stands for the development of culture in this part of Tokyo.

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Ema

 

Besically, "Ema"is a votive picture tablet of a horse. We have three kinds of "Ema". "Kanzouin-Ema" derives from the historical fact of the temple school, Terakoya in Kanzoin. Each Ema is painted by Master Somekawa. Fugen-bosatsu, the founder of Shingon sect : Kobo-Daishi, Japanese old stationaries and Terakoya are painted on "Kanzouin-Ema".