Seikanji Temple

Seikanji Temple(清閑寺) is a temple of the Chizan School of Shingon Buddhism. The main deity is the eleven-faced thousand-armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, created by Sugawara Michizane.

Seikanji Temple

There is a stone named Kanameishi.Kaname is the part that binds the fan.From Kanameishi, you can see Kyoto city like a fan shape.

Seikanji Temple

Seikanji Temple is a good spot for viewing the autumn foliage.

Seikanji Temple

Seikanji Temple can be reached in about 5 minutes on foot from the gate near Kiyomizudera Koyasuto (closing at 5:00 p.m.).

Seikanji Temple



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opening hours8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
regular closing daynon-scheduled holiday
entrance fee100 yen
bus stopKeihan Bus Seikanji Yananouti-cho bus stop※Approx. 10 min. on foot
parking lotNo parking


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