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Saimyō-ji Temple

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Historic Shingon temple in Kyoto, known for its main hall and cultural properties.

Saimyō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon sect temple.
  • Founded by Chisen Daitoku in the Tenchō era.
  • Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.
  • Became independent from Jingoji Temple in 1290.

What to see

  • Main hall rebuilt in 1700.
  • Wooden Shaka Nyorai statue in the main hall.
  • Main hall's plaque written by Kūkai.
  • Front gate is a designated cultural property.
  • Wooden Senju Kannon statue from the Heian period.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府京都市右京区梅ケ畑槇尾町1 Open in Google Maps

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