A Obaku Zen temple built during the Keicho era (1596–1615) by the merchant Suminokura Ryoi to pray for the souls of workers who died during the excavation of the Oi River (Hozu River). Located on a cliff about 20 min walk along the Oi River from Arashiyama's Togetsu-kyo Bridge, it captivates visitors with its remote, off-the-beaten-path atmosphere. The guest hall commands an unobstructed panoramic…
Daihi-kaku Senkoji Temple is a temple of the Obaku Zen sect, founded during the Keicho era (1596–1615) by the wealthy merchant Suminokura Ryoi. It is said that Ryoi established the temple on a cliff in Arashiyama to pray for the souls of the many laborers who perished during the arduous excavation o…
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Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "千手観音"
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