Raigo-in Temple
"This is a sub-temple of Sennyu-ji temple, founded during the Daido era (806-810) by Kobo Daishi. The wide Kojin-do hall holds Japan's oldest wooden statue of the seated Kojin, divinity of the hearth. Once, the Kogo hall was a place to pray for safe childbirth, and it is still visited by pilgrims praying for the same. The temple grounds hold Kobo Daishi Dokkosui, a well, is said to have been sprung by Kobo Daishi using a Buddhist alter article called ""dokko,"" and the tea house Gansuiken, founded by Yoshio Oishi of the 47 Ronin. The tea house is small but filled with unique atmosphere, and its late-fall scenery has made it a popular hidden fall foliage spot."
Spot details
- Address
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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Sennyujiyamanouchicho 33
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- Phone
- 0755618813
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00
- Closed
- Irregular holidays[Gansuitei Visit]Senior Sunday
- Fees
- [Gansuitei Admission fee]300yen
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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