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Seiryū-ji, Buddhist temple in Yase district, Kyoto, Japan

The temple sits at the foot of Mount Hiei, featuring traditional wooden architecture with multiple prayer halls and ceremonial spaces surrounded by gardens.

Founded in 1639 by Buddhist master Ryogen, the temple gained status as part of The Twenty-Fifth Reikyo of Dharan Shonin religious circuit.

Seiryuji maintains regular Buddhist ceremonies and practices, offering meditation sessions while preserving traditional religious customs from the Edo period.

The temple welcomes visitors from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with access through the Higashiyama-Yasui bus stop, requiring a 5-minute walk.

The temple houses a collection of wooden statues, including representations of Amida Buddha and the eleven-faced Kannon, created by monk Genshin.

Location: Sakyō-ku

Founders: Ryōgen

Part of: The Twenty-Fifth Reikyo of Dharan Shonin, 真盛上人二十五霊場

GPS coordinates: 35.08311,135.83456

Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:39

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