Tomyoji

📍 Nara, Nara Prefecture · Yata-cho, Yamato-Koriyama

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:30

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Tomyoji is an ancient temple nestled in the quiet mountains of the Yata Hills, cherished as a temple of deep faith in Jizo Bodhisattva. Since the Heian period, it has served as a spiritual support for the people of the region, and is particularly known as a sacred place visited by families wishing for the healthy growth of their children. The temple grounds are surrounded by beautiful nature throughout the seasons, where a calm atmosphere envelops the hearts of all who visit in stillness. Through the compassionate power of Jizo Bodhisattva, many miraculous benefits are transmitted—salvation from the various hardships of life—making it a place of faith rooted in the local community.

Benefits

child-rearinghousehold safetylongevity and healthwarding off misfortunefulfillment of wishesancestral venerationgood fortune and prosperity

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