"The temple is also well-known all over Japan as Kito Reijo (a sacred site of Kito blessing) for three Hiho (esoteric methods of practice.) First people visit here to pray at Kishimo-jin (the Buddhist goddess, who is beautiful and blessed with many children, to help people with childbirths and child care.) It is said that Nichiren Shonin came over this place to avoid Komatsubara Persecution; carved the statue of Kishimo-jin, and taught Toki Jonin about hidden teaching of this goddess. In Edo era, this statue was called Nakayama Kishimo-jin and worshiped by many people who wished to have Genze Riyaku (benefits in this life such as good health, child rearing and so on.)"
http://www.nichiren-shu.org/majortemples/hokekyoji.html
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