An ancient Shingon temple founded in 724 by Gyoki Bosatsu at the command of Emperor Shomu. The principal image, Sho Kannon Bosatsu, is venerated as the "Kamoe Kannon" and has been deeply revered since antiquity for its blessings of marriage ties and fulfillment of heartfelt wishes. The Kamoe Kannon Grand Festival, held during the spring and autumn equinoctial weeks, is counted among the three grea…
Kamoeji Temple is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple traditionally said to have been founded in 724 by the monk Gyoki Bosatsu, acting on the imperial command of Emperor Shomu. According to legend, Gyoki sensed a sacred aura at Kamoe and carved the principal image of Sho Kannon Bosatsu, enshrining it…
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "聖観音"
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