Somedono-in Temple
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 562 Nakacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
¥500
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
History
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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