Overview
Where Kukai's mother lived. A Koyasan for women, where votive tablets shaped as breasts are dedicated.
About this place
Jison-in (慈尊院) is a Buddhist temple in the town of Kudoyama that marks the entrance to the pilgrimage route of Koyasan.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded：816 Designation：World Cultural Heritage Site Blessings：Safe childbirth, Matchmaking
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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Source jison-in.org ↗Before you go
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