Shōji-ji Temple
Japanese name：
勝持寺
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Main Image Yakushi Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)
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DescriptionShōjiji is an ancient Tendai temple in Ōharano, widely known as Hana no Tera, the Temple of Flowers. Rurikō-den Hall houses the principal image, Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha), sustaining a tradition of prayer for healing illness and dispelling spiritual uncertainty. The temple is also associated with the poet-monk Saigyō. Amid mountain stillness and seasonal blossoms, visitors can sense gentle devotion and the long passage of history.
Basic Information
Spot ID
189
Temple / Site
Shōji-ji Temple
Visiting Area
Rurikoden Hall
Type
Temple hall
Visiting Status
Usually open to visitors
Address
Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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