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Sanzenin
京都市左京区大原来迎院町５４０
A Tendai sect temple located in Oobara, Kyoto Prefecture, with the mountain name Uoyama. It is a historic temple known as one of the three Monzeki (imperial or aristocratic branch temples) of the Tendai sect.
History
Originating from the Enyu-bo hall established on Mount Hiei during the 8th century in the era of Saicho, the temple underwent several relocations before moving to its current site in 1871. It is known as a Monzeki where children of the imperial family and the Fujiwara regent families entered the priesthood, and it holds the distinction of being the oldest among the three Tendai Monzeki. The temple grounds incorporate the Ojo Gokaku-in, which has existed since the late Heian period.
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What visitors say
The temple grounds are spacious, featuring a quiet space with well-maintained gardens, beautiful moss, and scattered Warabe Jizo (child Jizo statues). Visitors can appreciate the substantial architecture of the Ojo Gokaku-in and enjoy experiences such as sutra copying and matcha tea ceremonies. As the grounds include gravel paths and uneven steps, wearing comfortable shoes is recommended for worship. There is no parking lot and the roads are narrow, so using public transportation or making prior arrangements is necessary.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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