• Seiryoji Temple
  • Seiryoji Temple
  • Seiryoji Temple
  • Seiryoji Temple

Seiryoji Temple

清凉寺

Description

The principal object of worship at Seiryoji Temple is the carved wooden statue of a young buddha, Shaka Nyrorai, which is a national treasure. The temple belongs to the Jodo Buddhist sect and is also known to locals as “Saga Shaka-do.” Every April, the “Saga Dai Nenbutsu Kyogen” performance is held, said to be one of Kyoto’s three largest Kyogen performances.

Location Information

  • Address

    46, Sagashakadofujinokicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 616-8447

  • Nearest Station
    Arashiyama Station
    ・ Keifuku Dentetsu-arashiyama Line
    12 minutes on foot
  • Phone Number
    075-861-0343
    Available languages
    only in Japanese
  • Hours
    9:00am - 4:00pm
    *Open until 17:00 in April, May, October, November
  • Closed
    None
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.

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