Sōrin-ji Temple
雙林寺
Visit this ancient temple, founded by Saichō, to see Japan's first Goma prayer dojo.
What it is
- Tendai sect temple, founded in 805 by Saichō.
- Established as Japan's first Goma prayer dojo.
- Main deities are Yakushi Nyorai and Daishō Kangiten.
- It is the 7th temple of the Kyoto Twelve Yakushi Pilgrimage.
What to see
- Main hall rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1585.
- Wooden seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
- Statue is an Important Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市東山区高台寺北門前通下河原東入る鷲尾町526 Open in Google Maps
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