Zuigu-dō (Tainai Meguri) — Attraction in Kyoto

We then visited Zuigudo 随求堂. People entered a dark space through downside stairs. We moved slowly only with a long prayer beads shaped handrail. Although people came in a queue but still felt alone and isolated, that experience was significant. The dark inside is not only the sign of womb of the Buddhist but also could be the sigh of the womb of mothers. Visitors went back before the birth, felt dark, quiet, terror, terror was gone, time was gone, desire and emotions were gone. The handrail was likely the emotional bond with mothers, which comforted and led new souls to a bright world. Another possibility, the dark inside was the sign of life. People exhausted their sense organs and found helpless for this situation. The handrail was the only thing that could bring peace and take the lead. It might represent faith, or insights, or the full acceptance for this system. Should not people leave the handrail long, they can avoid risks of breaking...

Didn’t realize it’s here.., totally amazing experience ... peaceful , and cooling inside.. totally pitch black but it’s really amazing .. please take note to read instructions before going , keep ur left hand free and hold onto the beads trail n walk in totally blackness.. people who are scare of darkness or who can’t walk properly , I do not recommend.. also kids might not be suitable as well.. it’s a one way road inside and total darkness so it’s like u are walking alone .. but it’s v peaceful when you see the stone and when you...

This building was constructed in 1735. The principal image of this hall is the Daizuigu Bodhisattva (a hidden Buddhist image), which kindly hears the desires and aspirations of each and every person. Shinto and Buddhist deities of matchmaking, safe birth, and child rearing are also enshrined here. The special tour for exploring the sanctified area underneath the hall, called Tainai meguri, is also...