Seiryoji Temple
Seiryoji Temple（清凉寺） is also known as Saga Shakado.The principal image of the temple is a standing wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha (National Treasure), one of the three Tathagata of Japan.
A standing wooden statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, which was carved and brought back from China, had five organs and six viscera made of silk inside its body.In the precincts of the temple is the graveyard of Lord Minamoto no Toru, who is said to be the model for Hikaru Genji, the hero of the Tale of Genji.
On March 15, Nirvana and Otaimatsushiki will be held.Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Kyoto’s three major nenbutsu kyogen) will be held at Kyogen-do on the first Sunday, second Saturday, and second Sunday in April.
To get to Seiryoji Temple from Kyoto Station, take a 16-minute JR train ride and a 10-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Seiryoji Temple Map
| opening hours | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.※April, May, October, and November: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| regular closing day | without a holiday※May not be open for viewing due to Buddhist memorial services or events. |
| entrance fee | free※The main hall is 400 yen for adults, 300 yen for junior high and high school students, and 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students.※Reihokan special openings are April 1-May 31 in the spring and October 1-November 30 in the fall. 700 yen for adults, 500 yen for junior high and high school students, and 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students. |
| bus stop | City bus Saga Shakado-mae bus stop |
| station | JR Saga-Arashiyama Station※Approx. 10 minutes walk from the nearest station |
| parking lot | Parking lot available (charged) |
| official site | Seiryoji Temple |
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