Sanzen-in

Sanzen-in is a temple in Ohara, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The compound holds two gardens with stone lanterns, ponds, and thick carpets of moss that spread across paths and between trees.

Saicho founded the temple between 782 and 806 on Mount Hiei. After the Onin War in 1467, it moved to its current site in Ohara.

The Amida Hall contains a National Treasure, the Amida Trinity statue, with both Bodhisattvas displaying the distinctive Yamato-zuwari sitting position.

The temple opens daily between March and October from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with shorter hours in winter. Visitors can join sutra copying sessions.

Small stone sculptures of child-like Jizo figures created by artist Takashi Sugimura stand among the moss. These carvings blend into the natural surroundings.

Location: Sakyō-ku

Founders: Saichō

Fee: Yes

Part of: 49 svetih mest Saigokuja Jakušija, Kinki Thirty-six Fudoson Sacred Ground

Address: 〒601-1242 京都市左京区大原来迎院町540

Opening Hours: March 01-December 07 Monday-Sunday 08:30-17:30; December 08-February 29 Monday-Sunday 09:00-16:30

Phone: +81757442531

Website: http://sanzenin.or.jp/en

GPS coordinates: 35.11972,135.83444

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:12