Hoonin
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TEL :075-551-0961 Address :30 Sennyuji Yamanouchicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto Access :JR Nara Line/Keihan Main Line Tofukuji Station > 13 minutes walk Parking :Sennyuji Temple parking lot(5 minutes walk) |
Introduction to Hoonin temple
Hoonin Temple was founded in 1326. It was later burned down during war but was rebuilt in 1665.
The principal image is the Amoghapasa. Amoghapasa holds a lasso and is said to be able to capture and remove all suffering. I looked through the glass and was able to see it.
I also visited the hall where Jurojin is enshrined. A deer is sitting next to him with a calm expression on its face.
There was a shrine to Kasuga Myojin within the grounds. Here too, deer are messengers of the gods, and there was a statue of a sacred deer. The parent and child look very close and it’s a heartwarming sight.
When I visited the temple in January as part of a tour of the Seven Lucky Gods, there were a lot of people there. Amulets, votive plaques, and other lucky charms were on sale.
