Nishi Arai Daishi Temple

Nishi Arai Daishi Temple's official name is Sojiji Temple.
But this temple is known as Nishi Arai Daishi. This name is based on history of this temple.

In early 9th century, Kobo Daishi who is one of the greatest priests in Buddhism in Japan traveled around Japan to save people.

When he visited here, an epidemic was prevalent.
He carved statue of Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) and statue of himself, then he put them in dried well and preyed for 21 days.

Suddenly clean water welled up and the epidemic disappeared by this water.
"Nishi" means West and "Arai" means New Well. Daishi means Great Teacher.

This well was located to the west of the main hall of the temple, it's called Nishi Arai Daishi.

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