Seishin-in Temple

What it is

• A Shingon sect temple, Sennyu-ji school.
• Dedicated to the poet Izumi Shikibu.
• Also known as Izumi Shikibu-dera.
• Moved to its current location in the Tensho era.

What to see

• Main hall enshrines Amitabha Nyorai and Izumi Shikibu statues.
• Temple grounds contain Izumi Shikibu's grave.
• Temple gate was rebuilt in 1997.

When to go

• Memorial service for Izumi Shikibu on March 21.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.