Anjo-ji

Anjo-ji temple features an Observation Hall housing an ancient standing statue of the Eleven-Faced Kannon, along with statues of Four Heavenly Kings.

Founded in 848 by Emperor Ninmyo's consort Fujiwara no Junshi, the temple complex once contained 700 sub-temples before declining during the late Heian period.

The temple preserves the Five Wisdom Buddhas statues, designated as National Treasures, representing the earliest complete set of such Buddhist sculptures in Japan.

The temple grounds remain closed to regular visitors, with special openings occurring during spring and autumn seasons, requiring advance planning for visits.

The temple maintains two different types of traditional red seal stamps, available for 300 yen each, documenting visits to this historical religious site.

Location: Yamashina-ku

Address: 京都府京都市山科区御陵平林町22

GPS coordinates: 34.99567,135.81578

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44