Saihō-ji Temple
西方寺
Saihō-ji Temple is a Jōdo-shū temple, home to important statues, open only for special exhibitions.
What it is
- A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
- Its mountain name is Gankai-zan.
- Dedicated to Amitābha Tathāgata.
- Founded by Ōinomikado Tsunemune.
What to see
- A 236.0 cm wooden seated statue of Amitābha Tathāgata.
- A seated statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
- The Hideyoshi statue was created in 1599.
When to go
- Usually closed to the public.
- Open during special exhibitions of cultural properties.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市左京区東大路通二条下る北門前町482 Open in Google Maps
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