Shouju-in Temple
正寿院
Shouju-in Temple offers unique architecture and art, including a heart-shaped window and ceiling paintings.
What it is
- A Koyasan Shingon sect temple.
- Founded 800 years ago.
- Established as a sub-temple of Iio Kyo-ji Temple.
- Also called Kyoto's Wind Chime Temple.
What to see
- Guest hall has a heart-shaped Inome-mado window.
- Guest hall has ceiling paintings.
- Hidden Eleven-faced Kannon statue is the main image.
- Kannon statue is a town-designated cultural property.
- Wooden seated Fudo Myoo statue is an Important Cultural Property.
When to go
- Known for its summer wind chime festival.
- Kannon statue displayed once every 50 years.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府綴喜郡宇治田原町奥山田川上149 Open in Google Maps
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