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Sokuseiin
京都市東山区泉涌寺山内町２８
A temple of the Shingon Shu school, specifically belonging to the Izenji branch, and a sub-temple (tato) of Izenji. It is known as a temple associated with Natsu Yohachi and houses the Amida Nyorai and Twenty-Five Bodhisattva statues, which are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
History
The temple's origins trace back to the Komyoin established in 923 CE (Tensei 3) by the monk Ennin. It was later relocated within a mountain villa by Tachibana Shunetsu, after which it came to be known as Fushimi-ji or Sokuseijoin. It was moved again due to the construction of Fushimi Castle by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The temple was once abandoned during the Haibutsu Kishaku (anti-Buddhist movement) of the Meiji era but was later restored as a sub-temple of Izenji. The name Sokuseiin was reinstated in 1941. It is traditionally linked to Natsu Yohachi, who is said to have prayed here for military success and built a hermitage to mourn the dead.
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What visitors say
Located as a sub-temple of Izenji, the temple gate features a statue of a phoenix. The grounds contain a stone pagoda believed to be the grave of Natsu Yohachi. The main hall houses the Amida Nyorai statue and Twenty-Five Bodhisattva statues, attributed to the sculptor Jochou. Visits during the autumn foliage season are recommended, and Goshuin (a temple's calligraphic seal stamp) are available.
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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