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Hokkaiji Temple
京都市伏見区日野西大道町１９−１９ 法界寺
A special head temple of the Daigo branch of the Shingon school, Hokkaiji is known as the family temple of the Hino clan. It has long been a site of devotion to the 'Milk Medicine King' (Nyuyakushi), a form of Medicine Buddha believed to grant blessings for safe childbirth and breastfeeding.
History
Legend holds that in 822 CE (Kounin 13), Fujiwara no Iemune received a Medicine Buddha statue created by Saicho, or that Saicho founded the temple as the family temple of his clan. Later, during the late Heian period, a hall dedicated to Amida Buddha was constructed due to the rise in devotion to Amida. It is also recorded that Hino Tomiko, the consort of Ashikaga Yoshimasa, visited during the Muromachi period to pray for a safe delivery.
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Blessings
Devoted to as the 'Milk Medicine King' (Nyuyakushi), the temple is believed to offer blessings for safe childbirth and breastfeeding, attracting many expectant and nursing mothers.
What visitors say
A quiet temple nestled in a residential area. The National Treasure Amida Hall houses a serene seated statue of Amida Buddha and dynamic murals of flying Apsaras. The interior can be dim in places, so visitors should take care when viewing the murals. The surrounding environment is calm, but the entrance can be difficult to find, so prior confirmation is recommended.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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