Nyonindo 女人堂

Nyonindo Temple

Nyonindo Temple, the women's house.

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Feminine faith

The feminine version of worship has its own temple in Koyasan, Nyonindo. The only remnant of an ancient tradition, which forbade women from entering the holy city.


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