Tōji-in Temple
等持院
Tōji-in is a historic Rinzai temple in Kyoto, the Ashikaga clan's family temple.
What it is
- Rinzai sect temple in Kyoto.
- Main deity is Shakamuni Buddha.
- Family temple of the Ashikaga clan.
- Founded in 1341 by Ashikaga Takauji.
What to see
- Ashikaga Takauji's tomb is on site.
- Reikoden houses statues of Ashikaga shoguns.
- Tea room 'Seiren-tei' was rebuilt in Edo period.
- Fuyo-ike garden is a designated scenic spot.
- Shinji-ike garden is a designated scenic spot.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市北区等持院北町63 Open in Google Maps
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