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Kyoto Temple

Sekizan Zen-in

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赤山禅院

A Tendai temple in Kyoto, known for autumn leaves and a unique monkey guardian.

Sekizan Zen-in
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What it is

  • A Tendai sect temple.
  • A branch temple of Enryaku-ji Temple.
  • Founded by An'e.
  • Main deity is Taizan Fukun, god of warding off evil.

What to see

  • Main hall enshrines Taizan Fukun.
  • Worship hall rebuilt in 1911.
  • Jizo-do hall rebuilt in 1911.
  • Monkey with gohei and bell on worship hall roof.

When to go

  • Famous spot for autumn leaves.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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