Raigoin (Sennyuji)
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Sennyuji sub-temple said to be founded by Kukai in 806, housing Japan's oldest Kojin shrine and a tea room built by Oishi Kuranosuke
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806
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About 7 min walk from Sennyuji-michi bus stop, or 15 min walk from Tofukuji Station (JR Nara Line / Keihan Main Line)
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Overview
A sub-temple of Sennyuji said to have been founded by Kukai (Kobo Daishi) after returning from Tang China in 806. It houses the Kojin-do, said to be Japan\'s oldest shrine to Sanbo Kojin, deity of fire and the kitchen. Oishi Kuranosuke of the 47 Ronin is said to have stayed here before the vendetta raid and constructed the tea room Gansui-ken. The principal image is Amida Nyorai.
Origins
Raigoin is said to have been founded in 806 (Daidō 1) by Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi) upon his return from Tang China. Established as a sub-temple of Sennyuji, it houses the Kojin-dō, a hall enshrining Sanbō Kōjin and considered to be Japan's oldest such shrine, long revered as a guardian deity of fire safet…
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Divine Benefits
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Rebirth in Pure Land
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "阿弥陀如来"
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