A small Jodo temple founded in the early Edo period, quietly nestled in the depths of Sagano. In recent years it has gained great popularity among young visitors for its 'cute goshuin' (temple seals) whose designs change with the seasons, and pilgrims from Japan and abroad now visit via Instagram and other social media. The beautifully designed seals — used even on the covers of goshuin books — ex…
Shoanin is a Jodo Buddhist temple founded in 1640 (Kan'ei 17) in the Sagano district of Kyoto, situated near Seiryoji (Shakado). Since its establishment in the early Edo period, it is believed to have served as a small temple supporting the faith of the surrounding community. Detailed records of its…
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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