Inside the temple there is a column with a hole cut from it. The hole is the same size as one of the Buddha's nostrils. Should one get through the hole, he/she is guaranteed enlightenment.
From Cultural Soul in Kyoto, Japan
Popular Kyoto Hotels
- Ana Hotel Kyoto
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Popular Kyoto Things to Do
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