Enri-an Temple
厭離庵
Enri-an Temple is a Rinzai nunnery known for its autumn leaves and historical connections.
What it is
- A Rinzai sect temple and nunnery.
- Founded by Reigen, a disciple of Hakuin Zenji.
- Main deity is Nyoirin Kannon.
- Site of Fujiwara no Teika's Ogura Sanso villa.
What to see
- A shoin study on the temple grounds.
- Shigure-tei, Yanagi no Mizu, and Teika-zuka.
- Grave of Teika's heir Tameie.
When to go
- Open to the public only during autumn foliage season.
- Known for its beautiful autumn leaves.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市右京区嵯峨二尊院門前善光寺山町2 Open in Google Maps
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