Shōbō-ji, Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Japan
The main hall of Shōbō-ji contains Buddhist statuary, including a rare image of a thousand-armed Kannon with three faces from the early Kamakura period.
Monk Chii Daitoku established Shōbō-ji in 754, and it transformed from a hermitage into a temple under monk Saichō's guidance around the year 800.
The temple conducts traditional ceremonies throughout the year, including the First Goma Ritual on January 1st, Setsubun on February 3rd, and Momiji Festival.
Visitors can access the temple through Hankyu Higashi-Muko Station or JR Mukomachi Station, followed by a local bus service to reach the location.
The garden features rocks from across Japan arranged to resemble birds and animals, with views of Kyoto city and Higashiyama mountains beyond the walls.
Location: Higashiyama-ku
Address: 京都府京都市東山区清閑寺霊山町35
GPS coordinates: 34.99875,135.78414
Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:25
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