Saifuku-ji Temple
西福寺
Saifukuji Temple: a historic Zen temple in Kyoto with a unique Amida Nyorai statue and a famous author's grave.
What it is
- A Jodo-shu Seizan Zenrinji-ha temple.
- Founded in the early Kamakura period.
- Established by Genchi, a disciple of Honen.
- Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
What to see
- The grave of author Ueda Akinari.
- A 95cm tall Amida Nyorai statue.
- The statue is made of joined wood with crystal eyes.
- Statue reportedly given by Honen to Genchi.
Getting there
- Located east of Nanzen-ji.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市左京区南禅寺草川町82番地1 Open in Google Maps
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