Edo Goshiki Fudo

Japanese: 江戸五色不動 - えどごしきふどう
Edo Goshiki Fudo

...As a result of his efforts, the temple was protected by the Tokugawa Shogunate and the temple was developed, prospering as a sacred place of faith in Fudo. It is one of the "Edo Five Colors of Fudo" along with Mejiro (Kinjoin, Toshima Ward), Mea (Kyogakuin, Setagaya Ward), Meaka (Nantani-dera, Bunkyo Ward), and Megi (Saisho-ji, Edogawa Ward), and the 8th of each month is a festival day for Fudo, when it is customary to bathe in the waterfall and pray for a cure. The grave of Aoki Konyo is located within the temple grounds, and a sweet potato festival is held on October 28th in memory of his achievements. ...

*Some of the terminology used in reference to "Edo Goshiki Fudo" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…その功により徳川将軍家の保護を受けて寺観は整備され,不動信仰の霊場として繁栄した。目白(豊島区金乗院),目青(世田谷区教学院),目赤(文京区南谷寺),目黄(江戸川区最勝寺)とともに〈江戸五色不動〉の一つで,毎月8の日が不動尊の縁日としてにぎわい,滝の水を浴びて治病を祈るならわしがある。境内には青木昆陽の墓があり,10月28日にはその功績をしのんで,甘藷まつりが行われる。…

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