Seiwa-in

The Seiwa-in temple features traditional Japanese gardens, meditation spaces, and wooden structures that represent the architectural elements of the Shingon sect.

Emperor Montoku established the temple by creating Busshinin at Somedono Tei, while Emperor Seiwa's enthronement in 876 led to its designation as an Imperial residence.

The temple preserves a 165-centimeter wooden Jizo Bosatsu statue from the Kamakura period and maintains regular Buddhist ceremonies following Chizan School traditions.

Visitors can reach the temple within five minutes by foot from the Kawaramachi Imadegawa bus stop, which connects to central Kyoto's transportation network.

The temple houses a color painting scroll depicting the Bukkigun Graveyard, representing an exceptional example of Japanese religious artistry.

Location: Kamigyō-ku

Address: 京都府京都市上京区七本松通一条上る一観音町428-1

GPS coordinates: 35.02733,135.73961

Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:59