Sekizan Zen-in Temple

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A Tendai Buddhist temple located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City and a sub temple of the Enryaku-ji Temple. The temple was founded in 888. As seen from the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the temple is located in the unlucky direction of the northeast and has come to be seen as providing powerful protection from evil. A masaru, a monkey-shaped ward against evil, carrying a gobei paper streamer and bell stands atop the roof of the front hall. The temple’s principle object of worship is a statue of Sekizan Daimyojin, which is perceived to be Fukurokuju, a member of the Seven Gods of Fortune and the god of happiness, wealth, and long live. Accordingly, the temple is also counted as one of Kyoto’s Seven Temples Dedicated to the Seven Gods of Fortune. The temples cute mikuji (fortune-telling strips) are in the shape of Fukurokuju and are quite popular with visitors.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Shugakuinkaikombouchou 18 Map
Area: Ichijo-ji Temple / Shugakuin Area
Phone: 0757015181
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of June 2, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Peaceful, interesting trip off the beaten path

Reviewed : 2019.12.15

Well-signed and easy to find with Google maps, Sekizanzenin is worth the extra wander. The grounds are very peaceful and there are a number of shrines to explore as you walk through the forest. Spend...
Beautiful temple in quiet area

Reviewed : 2018.11.24

I ran to this temple early one morning and it was amazing. A collection of different temples and shrines in a small, quiet area surrounded by trees. I went in autumn and the red leaves made it look...
Nice place to visit...

Reviewed : 2018.01.02

Peaceful and quiet place to visit... Combined Sekizan Zenin with Manshu In which is near by... Lovely colors during late November and early December.