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Dōjūin
京都市東山区本町１５丁目７９９
A Rinzai Zen temple belonging to the Tofukuji branch located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. It is a sub-temple (tato) of Tofukuji. Its principal image is a wooden statue of Fudō Myō-ō (the Immovable Wisdom King) in a seated posture, which is said to be the largest of its kind in Japan.
History
The temple was established as a sub-temple of Tofukuji, utilizing the Great Hall (Go-dō) of the former Hōshōji temple that once stood on this site. It declined during the Edo period but was revived in 1714 CE (Shōtoku 4) by the monk Kei-ai.
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What visitors say
Located as a sub-temple of Tofukuji, this temple offers a quiet and serene atmosphere. The principal image of Fudō Myō-ō is known as the 'Guardian Deity of Working Women.' The grounds feature seasonal blooms, including lotus flowers and white roses. In addition to the distribution of Goshuin (shrine/temple calligraphic seal stamps), visitors may occasionally be offered a serving of daikon radish (a traditional winter offering) during the winter season.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:00
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