Horin-ji Temple in Arashiyama is particularly well-known for the “Jusan-mairi” (Thirteen-Year-Olds’ Pilgrimage), a coming-of-age ritual where boys and girls who have turned thirteen visit the temple to pray for the warding off of misfortune and the granting of wisdom.
Additionally, the Togetsukyo Bridge—a symbol of Arashiyama—was originally built by a monk from Horin-ji during river improvement works; it is said to have once been known as the Horin-ji Bridge.
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