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Shao-in
京都市右京区嵯峨北堀町２４
A temple of the Rinzai sect located in the Saga district of Kyoto City, also renowned as a famous spot for autumn foliage. It features a dry landscape garden that borrows the scenery of Arashiyama and a reliquary hall housing the tooth relic of the Buddha.
History
The temple was founded based on a dream vision of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the presence of a herd of wild deer on the site, and the story of the Deer Park of Sarnath where the Buddha first preached. As the sole tower-head temple of Hojo-ji, it served as the head temple of the Shuwa school. While its parent temple, Hojo-ji, was destroyed during the Onin War, Shao-in remained and continued to preserve its history.
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What visitors say
Located in the Arashiyama area, this temple offers a relatively quiet and serene atmosphere for visitors. Highlights include the beautiful autumn foliage along the approach path, the dry landscape garden with Arashiyama as a borrowed view, and the reliquary hall. Even during the peak autumn foliage season, there are few visitors, allowing for a peaceful appreciation of the garden and temple architecture.
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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