A sub-temple of Sennyuji founded in 1228 by Jogyodonshyo. The principal Shakyamuni standing image is a colossal figure about 5.4 meters tall (about 10 meters including pedestal and halo), traditionally a joint work by Unkei and Tankei father and son. Blood-like marks near the neck of the statue give rise to the legend that it stood in for Emperor Gomizunoo, and the image is venerated as the "Migaw…
Kaikoji is a sub-temple of Sennyuji, founded in 1228 by the monk Jogyodonshyo. From its establishment, it formed part of the temple complex closely associated with the imperial family. The principal image, a standing Shakyamuni figure approximately 5.4 meters tall—roughly 10 meters including its ped…
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来"
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