Somedono-in Temple

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 562 Nakacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

A temple teaching the subtle way of prayer like fine weaving. It gathers the strong faith of women, particularly those seeking healing from stomach ailments and smallpox. It enshrines the spirit of Empress Somedono, protecting women's physical and spiritual health. In Nakagyo, it has quietly saved many women.

Benefits

Stomach reliefSmallpox healingWomen's health

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