Founded by the monk Ennin (Jikaku Daishi) by imperial wish of Emperor Saga in the 834–847 period. The temple name comes from enshrining two principal deities — Shakyamuni Buddha (welcoming at death) and Amida Nyorai (guiding the afterlife). The approach from the main gate is called \'Momiji no Baba\' (Autumn Foliage Gallop), and its tunnel of cherry and maple trees is Sagano\'s finest seasonal vie…
Nisonin Temple is said to have been founded in the Jōwa era (834–847) by the monk Ennin (Jikaku Daishi) at the imperial wish of Emperor Saga. The temple's name derives from the enshrinement of two principal deities: Shakyamuni Buddha, who sends forth the soul, and Amida Nyorai, who welcomes it into …
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来・阿弥陀如来"
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