Saimyoji Temple, Kyoto
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About Saimyoji Temple
Kyoto, Japan
Saimyoji Temple and Nearby Sights on Map
Jingo-ji
The Shingon Jingo-ji Temple on Mt Takao was established by the priest Kukai in 824 and is dedicated to the Healing Buddha Yakushi Nyorai
Kozan-ji
The 8th century Kozan-ji Temple is home to Japan’s first manga scroll depicting monkeys and rabbits in a satire of the court life of the Heian Period
Daikakuji Temple
The Daikakuji was the villa of Emperor Saga that was converted into a Shingon Buddhist temple in 876 AD
Seiryō-ji
The Seiryo-ji Temple houses a standing wooden statue of Shakyamuni which is a Japanese National Treasure for its historical significance and unique style of sculpture with complex internal structure
Hokyo-in
Hokyo-in is a 11th century Rinzai temple in Arashiyama that has the graves of the court's enemies in the 14th century
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Nonomiya Shrine
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji is a 9th century Buddhist temple established by the famous priest Kukai for praying for the dead
The Museum of Kyoto
Gio-ji Temple
Gio-ji is a small Shingon temple with a moss garden