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Koshindo (Koshin Hall)
奈良市西新屋町１４
Located in the heart of Naramachi in Nara City, this is a center of Koshin faith enshrining a statue of Aomen Kongō (Blue-Faced Vajra). Local legends include the 'Substitute Monkey' for warding off evil and the 'Wishing Monkey' for granting desires.
History
During the reign of Emperor Junwu, a plague swept the area. Legend holds that a prayer by the head priest of Gangō-ji Temple summoned Aomen Kongō, who purified the region of the disease. In the Edo period, Koshin faith spread in pursuit of worldly benefits, giving rise to the worship of the 'Bundled Monkey' (Kudari-saru). The current building was reconstructed in the Heisei era.
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What visitors say
A small, intimate hall enshrining Aomen Kongō that blends seamlessly into the charming streetscape of Naramachi. Within the precincts, monkeys serving as divine messengers are depicted supporting stone vessels, and the roof features the 'Three Wise Monkeys' (see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil). The surrounding eaves are adorned with countless 'Substitute Monkeys' (Migawari-saru) for warding off evil, highlighting the site's character as a local hub of faith.
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