Hyakumanben-Chionji Temple
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TEL : 075-781-9171(9:00-16:30) Address : 103 Tanaka Monzencho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto Access : Keihan Main Line Demachiyanagi Station > 10 minutes walk Parking : There is a parking lot(Paid) Hours : Opning 9:00 – Closing 16:30 Entrance fee : free |
The History of Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple
This temple originated from the house where Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo (Pure Land) sect, lived more than 800 years ago. Subsequently, it was named Chionji in 1212, and in 1331, it was granted the title “Hyakumanben” by Emperor Go-Daigo.
It relocated to its current site in 1662. It is currently one of the head temples of the Jodo sect.
Photos and Reviews
As I passed through the gate, the first thing that surprised me was the vastness of the temple grounds.
Several halls stand along the central approach, but I first visited the Sakyamuni Hall located on the right.
It was possible to see the interior of this hall. A large statue of Sakyamuni Buddha was enshrined in the center.
After that, as I proceeded straight along the approach, the main hall stood directly ahead.
I was able to freely enter the main hall. A statue of Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo sect, was enshrined at the front.
The inside of the main hall was very spacious.
A statue of Pindola was enshrined there. People rub the part of this statue that corresponds to the ailing part of their own body and pray for a cure.
Amulets and Goshuin (temple seals) were available.
Craft market on the 15th of every month
A craft market is held at Hyakumanben Chionji Temple on the 15th of every month. (Closed in August)
Numerous stalls lined the temple grounds, offering a variety of items such as miscellaneous goods, handicrafts, pottery, clothing, and food and drinks.
I visited on a day when it was drizzling, but there were still a lot of people there.
