A Tendai Jimon-ha monzeki temple quietly established in Iwakura during the Tensho era (1573-1592). Highly prestigious as an imperial monzeki, its successive abbots were drawn from the imperial family and court nobility. The 'Yuka Momiji' (floor reflection of autumn foliage) — where the maple leaves of the garden are reflected in the polished floorboards of the study hall — is one of the most repre…
Jissoin Temple is traditionally said to have been founded around 1578 (Tensho 6) as a monzeki temple of the Tendai Jimon school. It is believed to have originally been located within the capital before relocating to its present site in Iwakura following the turmoil of the Sengoku period. As a monzek…
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "薬師如来"
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