Suikan-ji, Buddhist temple in Ōtsu, Japan.
Suikan-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ōtsu featuring traditional wooden buildings with curved roofs and ornate decorative brackets. The structures throughout the grounds display sacred objects and religious artworks that represent Buddhist teachings.
The temple was founded around 1040 by Buddhist monk Myōson and has served as a place of religious practice throughout nearly a thousand years. Its continued presence reflects how this institution adapted to changes in Japanese society while maintaining its spiritual mission.
This temple forms part of a pilgrimage circuit where visitors journey between sacred sites seeking blessing from healing deities. The layout reflects how pilgrims experience this connected network of religious spaces across the region.
The temple is located near Kyoto and is accessible by regular train and bus services from major transportation hubs in the region. Visitors can walk the grounds at a comfortable pace to explore the various structures and courtyards.
The temple grounds follow specific geomantic principles where buildings are positioned according to traditional guidelines for sacred spaces. This careful placement creates a harmonious relationship between the structures and their natural surroundings.
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