Zuiganzan Enkoji Temple

Japanese name: 瑞巌山 圓光寺
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Main Image Thousand-Armed Kannon Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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GentlenessStillnessPeacefulness

Description

A Rinzai Zen temple of the Nanzenji branch in Ichijoji, associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu. The Main Hall enshrines a seated Thousand-Armed Kannon Bosatsu traditionally attributed to Unkei, conveying a calm atmosphere of prayer together with the stillness of the garden. Known also for the Jugyu-no-niwa Garden and suikinkutsu water harp, the temple offers a gentle encounter with Kannon amid the nature and Zen atmosphere of northern Kyoto.

Basic Information

Spot ID 207
Temple / Site Zuiganzan Enkoji Temple
Visiting Area Main Hall
Visiting Status Confirmation required
Address 京都府京都市左京区一乗寺小谷町13

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