Enkō-ji Temple
円光寺
Enkō-ji Temple: a historic Rinzai Zen temple founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu, known for its garden and printing history.
What it is
- Rinzai Zen temple, Nanzen-ji school.
- Founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1601.
- Printed early Japanese movable type books.
- Served as a training ground for Buddhist nuns.
What to see
- Principal image is Senju Kannon.
- Garden called Jūgyū-no-niwa.
- 52,320 Fushimi-ban wooden movable type pieces.
Getting there
- 17-minute walk from Ichijōji Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都市左京区一乗寺小谷町十三番地 Open in Google Maps
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