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Tainai Jinja (Kiyomizudera)
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Kiyomizudera sub-temple near the Koyasu Pagoda, tracing its origins to Empress Komyo's prayer for safe childbirth
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749
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1 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
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Temple
Founded 749
1277 years
Enshrined Deity
千手観音
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Buddhist Sect
Kita Hosso
Overview
A small shrine sub-temple of Kiyomizudera located near the Koyasu Pagoda, dedicated to prayers for safe childbirth. Its origin is said to lie in Empress Komyo — consort of Emperor Shomu — praying here for a safe delivery, and it is known for blessings of conception and safe birth. Located in a quiet spot south of Kiyomizudera's Okunoin, it can be visited in peace away from the tourist crowds. The …
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Origins
Taisan-ji (Tainai Jinja) is a sub-temple of Kiyomizudera said to have been founded in 749 CE (the 21st year of the Tenpyo era). Its origin is traditionally attributed to Empress Komyo, consort of Emperor Shomu, who is said to have prayed here for a safe childbirth. From the Heian period onward, the …
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Warding Off Evil
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "千手観音"
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