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Demachi-Myoondou in Demachiyanagi, which is closely associated with Benzaiten.
Demachi Myone-do (Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto) is located not far from Demachi Bridge, which spans the confluence of the Kamo and Takano Rivers. The principal image of the temple is that of the Blue Dragon Myone Benzaiten, which was presented to Emperor Go-Fushimi by Yasuko, the eldest daughter of the noble Saionji Kimihira, during the Kamakura period (1185-1333). Because of this history, the shrine has been worshipped as Benzaiten, one of the seven gods of good fortune in Kyoto, and is said to be especially beneficial for the improvement of one's craftsmanship and for happiness and good fortune. The temple is also the enclave of Daiko-myoji Temple, a family temple of the Fushimi-no-Miya family founded by Saionji Neiko and also the pagoda of Shokokuji Temple.
Hexagonal hall of the main shrine
Behind the hall of worship is the main hall, Rokkakudo. Originally, the principal image was enshrined here, but it is now deposited in the Shokokuji Jotenkaku Art Museum. A copy of the principal image is displayed only during the Spring Grand Festival, the Snake Day Memorial Service, and the Bonfire Ceremony. A wooden statue of Benzaiten is enshrined in front of the main image.
Statue of a white snake in the hall of worship
A wooden statue of a white snake, said to be the messenger of Benzaiten, sits in the hall of worship. In addition, under the eaves of the building, there are tiles of snakes and pictures of snakes dedicated by painters, showing the devotion to Benzaiten.
Demachi Ondo (temple in Kyoto)
- Dejima's Vidya-raja (the second highest of the eight hereditary titles)
- 266-3 Seiryu-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- 3 minutes walk from Exit 5 of Demachiyanagi Station on Keihan and Eiden lines.
- Tel. 075-241-2454
[Normal visit]
8:00-17:00
Both the hall of worship and the shrine office are open 24 hours on December 31, and from January 1 to 3, both the hall of worship and the shrine office are open from 7:00 to 18:00.
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Other events scheduled for 2025
February 2nd Noon Day 14:00- Second Noon Festival (scheduled for February 18 in 2025)
April 22 (Tue) 14:00 - Spring Grand Festival
May Snake Day 11:00~ Snake Day Memorial Service (Scheduled for May 24 in 2025. (Partial application, others free to visit)
November 27 (Thu.) 14:00- OHINOYASHI (Fireside Fireside Ceremony)
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
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