A Tendai-sect temple founded in 1004 by the monk Gyoen on imperial commission from Emperor Ichijo, it is the 19th sacred site of the Saigoku Sanjusan-sho pilgrimage. Because the monk Gyoen always wore a deer skin, he was called "Kawa-hijiri" (Leather Saint), and the temple is affectionately known as "Kodo" (Leather Hall). In the heart of Kyoto yet possessing over a thousand years of history, it is…
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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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