Seian-ji Temple
Sean-ji
Located in Otsu, Shiga, Seian-ji is a historic Tendai Shinsei-shu temple rebuilt by Sugiwaka Moriyasu.Esplora questo luogo
Seian-ji is a temple of the Tendai Shinsei-shu sect, located in Sakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Its mountain name is Zui-o-zan.
Cosa lo rende speciale
Su Seian-ji Temple
- Kyokuden (Guest Hall): A must-see Momoyama-style building believed to be built using remains of Fushimi Castle, featuring stunning Hasegawa-school paintings.
- Dry Landscape Garden: A beautiful Karesansui garden from the early Edo period designed to represent the Mandala.
- Historic Buddhist Statues: Home to precious artifacts like the wooden Eleven-Heated Kannon Bodhisattva from the Heian period.
- Historical Legacy: A venerable temple with a profound history of restoration by the warrior Sugiwaka Moriyasu.
Previsioni meteo
lun
03/08
32°/27°
98%
mar
04/08
32°/26°
2%
mer
05/08
33°/25°
29%
gio
06/08
33°/26°
43%
ven
07/08
32°/26°
61%
sab
08/08
29°/25°
76%
dom
09/08
29°/24°
56%
Consigli
Payment
Cash is recommended for most transactions.
Language
English support (signs/staff) is limited.
Reservation
No prior reservation is required.
Clothing
Wear comfortable walking shoes for the gravel paths and steps.
Photography
Restrictions may apply inside buildings or when photographing sacred statues.
Accessibility
Please be aware that there are stairs and uneven surfaces; mobility may be difficult for wheelchairs.
Etiquette
Please maintain a quiet demeanor to respect the sacred environment.