Has the background of flames. All statues but that of Fudo Myo-o were destroyed by the fire of 1637. The doors of the hall is usually closed. There are a pair of small openings on the closed door, through which visitors can peer in, but the interior is too dark to view them. Contact the Temple office, and they will guide you to the hall.
Donation is necessary.
All of the above are Important Cultural Assets designated by the Municipal Government of Kamakura. Goma is Homa in Skt., and in case of esoteric Buddhism such as Shingon sect, it is known with its elaborates manner of incantations and prayers, which are not specified in any sutra and are secretly succeeded from generations to generations. Invocations are made by burning cedar-stick at the altar with priests chanting sutra. Today, the rite is believed to bring prosperity to merchants and good luck to families. On 28th of January, May and September, the rite is performed in full scale.