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Kaikoji Temple
京都市東山区泉涌寺山内町２９ 辨財天
A quasi-special rank head temple of the Shingon school's Izumi-ji branch, and a daughter temple (tato) of Izumi-ji. It enshrines the 'Juroku Shaka Nyorai' (a 16-shaku seated statue of Shakyamuni Buddha), a collaborative work by the sculptor father-and-son duo Unkei and Tankei, as its principal image.
History
Founded in the Kamakura period by Jogyo Doncho on the west bank of the Higashi-Horikawa River in the Omiya Hachijo district. It received the standing statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, a collaborative work by Unkei and Tankei, as its principal image and became a temple under imperial patronage of Emperor Go-Horikawa. Although its buildings were destroyed by fire during the Onin War, it was relocated to its current site in 1645 CE (Shoho 2) by the will of Emperor Go-Sai, and became a daughter temple of Izumi-ji.
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What visitors say
The temple grounds house the standing Juroku Shaka Nyorai statue by Unkei and Tankei, which is noted for its imposing presence and beautiful polychrome coloring. Statues of Yuzuru Benzaiten (a form of the goddess of arts and eloquence), Fudo Myo-o (the Immovable Wisdom King), and Kobo Daishi (Kukai, the founder of Shingon Buddhism) are also enshrined. During special viewing periods, visitors may enter the inner sanctuary, and depending on the season or specific events, the Benzaiten statue may be opened for public viewing or special rites may be held.
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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