A Rinzai Zen temple of the Kennin-ji branch founded in 1606 by Kita-no-Mandokoro (Nene), the principal wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to pray for Hideyoshi's soul; it is known as the place where Nene spent her final years. The garden, attributed to Kobori Enshu, is a nationally designated historical site and scenic beauty, a Momoyama-style stroll garden centered on the Enmei-ike and Garyuike ponds. T…
Kodai-ji Temple was founded in 1606 by Kita-no-Mandokoro (Nene), the principal wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to pray for Hideyoshi's repose. The construction was supported by Tokugawa Ieyasu and other lords who had served under Hideyoshi, as well as the Imperial court. The garden is attributed to Kobo…
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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