Seiryō-ji, Kyoto

Name: Seiryō-ji
Address: 46 Fujinokicho Sagasyakado Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8447, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-861-0343

#109 among attractions in Kyoto

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Seiryō-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Saga district of Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is also known as Saga Shaka-dō. It is devoted to the practice of Yuzu Nembutsu. Initially, the temple belonged to the Kegon sect; then it became a Pure Land temple. The honzon is an image of Gautama Buddha. The wooden statue is a National Treasure of Japan, and is an example of a hibutsu. Seiryō-ji also possesses National Treasure statues of the Amitābha trinity, and other National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. ()

Local name: 清凉寺 Coordinates: 35°1'25"N, 135°40'26"E

Address

46 Fujinokicho Sagasyakado Ukyo-kuKyoto 616-8447 Japan

Contact

+81 75-861-0343

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Day trips

Seiryō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tenryū-ji, Iwatayama Monkey Park, Daikaku-ji Temple, Ōkōchi Sansō.

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Zen temple in a scenic, tranquil setting
Tenryū-ji, Kyoto
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Park, Zoo, View point
Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto
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0.4 miNE
Buddhist temple with traditional gardens
Daikaku-ji Temple, Kyoto
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0.5 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Museum, History museum
Ōkōchi Sansō, Kyoto
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0.6 miNW
Temple known for its memorial statues
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji, Kyoto
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0.9 miNW
Buddhist temple with sculpted heads
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Kyoto
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0.4 miS
Storied Shinto shrine to marriage
Nonomiya Shrine, Kyoto
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~1980 ftSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Nison-in, Kyoto
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1.1 miS
Forest
Bamboo Forest, Kyoto
27 min walk • Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Sagano Bamboo Forest, is a natural forest of bamboo in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. The forest consists mostly of Moso Bamboo and consists of several pathways for tourists and visitors. The Ministry of the Environment considers it a part of the soundscape of Japan.
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Buddhist architecture, Temple
Hōrin-ji, Kyoto
25 min walk • Hōrin-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The honorary sangō prefix is Chifuku-san. The temple is said to have been constructed by Gyōki in 713 AD, and was originally named Kadonoi-dera.
0.7 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Shigureden, Kyoto
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Seiryō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Jing dou lan shanorugoru bo wu guan, Kyoto (10 min walk), Nison-in, Kyoto (10 min walk), Danrin-ji, Kyoto (11 min walk), Nonomiya Shrine, Kyoto (11 min walk).

How to get to Seiryō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seiryō-ji:

Bus

大覚寺道 • Lines: 62, 72, 92, 94 (4 min walk)
嵯峨釈迦堂前 • Lines: 62, 72, 92, 94 (4 min walk)

Train

Torokko Saga (13 min walk)
Torokko Arashiyama (13 min walk)

Light rail

嵐山駅1番線 • Lines: A (16 min walk)
嵐山駅3番線 (16 min walk)