Kyoto City? Temples and Shrines List ?

Eifukuji Temple enshrines Bhaisajyaguru (Medicine Buddha) as its principal image. There is a story at this temple about a monk who bought octopus for his sick mother, but was questioned as to whether a monk should eat it. The octopus then turned into a sutra scroll and cured his mother of her illness.

Saikoji Temple was founded in 1279. A statue of Bhaisajyaguru (Medicine Buddha), said to have been carved by Kobo Daishi, is enshrined here. Because it was completed on the day and hour of the Tiger, it came to be called Tora Yakushi (Tiger Medicine Buddha).

Somedonoin Temple was founded in 808 by Kukai, one of the most famous monks in Japanese history. The Empress of Emperor Montoku prayed to this temple and became pregnant, so it is said to grant safe childbirth. It is located at the southern end of Shinkyogoku Shopping Street.

The deity enshrined at Rokusonno Shrine is Minamoto no Tsunemoto. He was the first head of the Seiwa Genji clan, which established a military government. For this reason, it is said to bring prosperity to the family and good fortune in career advancement.

Awashimado is worshipped as the guardian deity of women. It is said to bring benefits such as recovery from gynecological illnesses and prayers for safe childbirth. The doll memorial service is also famous. There are many donated dolls lined up in the precincts. These were spectacular sights.

This temple is located next to Nishi-Honganji Temple and is the head temple of the Shinshu Koshoha sect. Like Higashi-Honganji and Nishi-Honganji, the Goeido Hall and Amida Hall are built side by side within the temple grounds.

This is a shrine that enshrines the Dosojin (traveler's guardian deity). They were originally built at the entrance to villages to ward off epidemics. At the entrance to the shrine, a stone monument carved with a male and female deity together catches your eye.

Taizoin is a sub-temple of Myoshinji Temple that was built in 1404. After paying the admission fee and entering the temple grounds, you will find the main hall, an important cultural property. If you go further, you will come across a dry landscape garden and a strolling pond garden.

Kenninji Temple was founded in 1202 and is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto.It is the head temple of the Kenninji branch of the Rinzai sect. Many cultural assets have been preserved, including the National Treasure Wind God and Thunder God Screen, architecture, gardens, paintings, and more.

Kenninji Temple was founded in 1202 and is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. It is the head temple of the Kenninji branch of the Rinzai sect. Copying sutras was available to visitors at any time without the need for a reservation. The Heart Sutra was printed lightly on the copying paper, and I traced it over.