Zuiganzan Enkoji Temple
Japanese name:
瑞巌山 圓光寺
☆ Favorites 0
Main Image Thousand-Armed Kannon Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
Impression TagsGentlenessStillnessPeacefulness
DescriptionA 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
Visit posts for this spot
No visit posts yet.