Rinkyū-ji, Buddhist temple in Sakyō-ku, Japan
The main hall of Rinkyū-ji incorporates Obaku Sect architectural elements, with wooden structures arranged around a central garden featuring stone Buddha statues.
Originally established as Sairaiin Temple near Kyoto Station, Rinkyū-ji was reconstructed in 1662 by Chikayoshi Imaeda, a retainer of the Kaga clan.
The temple houses the Rinkyu-ji Otekagami, a collection of imperial calligraphy and correspondence designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
The temple grounds remain open to visitors who can reach the location within twenty minutes by foot from the Shugakuin Rikyu michi bus stop.
Three hundred stone Buddha statues stand within the temple grounds, created to honor and remember individuals who lost their lives in conflicts.
Location: Sakyō-ku
Address: 京都府京都市左京区修学院林ノ脇
GPS coordinates: 35.05208,135.80217
Latest update: March 28, 2025 13:00
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