A Tendai-related temple said to have been founded in 679 by the ascetic En no Ozuno at the imperial command of Emperor Temmu, popularly known as Hana no Tera (Flower Temple). The poet-monk Saigyo is famous for having taken monastic vows here, and the grounds contain the "Saigyo Cherry" said to have been planted by him. Renowned for cherry blossoms, with about 100 trees blooming in spring, includin…
According to temple tradition, Shojiji was founded in 679 by the ascetic En no Ozuno (En no Gyoja) at the imperial command of Emperor Temmu, and is said to have originally been known as Fukushoji. In 791, the eminent monk Saicho (Dengyo Daishi) undertook a major reconstruction of the temple building…
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "薬師瑠璃光如来"
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