Tokouin Temple

📍 Kyoto, Ayabe · 7 Donooku, Kaminobu-cho, Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture

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Hours

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Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Hidden like a mountain sanctuary in the heights of Ayabe, Tokouin Temple has long served as a refuge for those seeking the path of enlightenment. The temple's very name speaks of radiant light illuminating the Eastern direction of spiritual understanding. Within these walls, countless seekers have rediscovered the inner light obscured by worldly confusion, allowing the Buddha's eternal luminescence to guide them toward awakening.

Benefits

Eastern lightcompassionate actionBuddha's radiance

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