Yūsei-ji, Buddhist temple in Kamigyō-ku, Japan
Yūsei-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto with traditional wooden structures and a calm garden that follows classical architectural principles. The complex contains several buildings, including a main hall and residential quarters for monks, surrounded by peaceful outdoor spaces.
The temple was founded in 1308 by the monk Nichiben and relocated several times before reaching its current home. It settled at this location in the early 20th century and became an important center for its sect.
The temple serves as a center for followers of the Honmon Butsuryu sect, and you can observe their devotion through daily rituals and ceremonies in the compound. The community gathers here to practice their faith, making it a living place of spiritual activity.
Visitors should wear modest clothing and follow standard temple etiquette, such as removing shoes in certain areas. The grounds are accessible year-round, though some areas may be reserved for private religious activities.
The temple preserves a small wooden seated statue of the monk Nichiren from the Kamakura period, one of the earliest depictions of this historical figure. This sculpture is treated as a religious treasure and shows the temple's deep connection to its sect's origins.
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