Chion-in Temple
Main Image Crowned Shaka Nyorai and Sixteen Arhats Category Nyorai (Tathagata)
Impression TagsSolemnityDignityMystery
DescriptionThe upper level of Chion-in’s National Treasure Sanmon Gate is normally closed to the public and functions as a Buddhist worship space. At its center is a crowned Shaka Nyorai, with statues of the Sixteen Arhats arranged on the side altars; all are designated Important Cultural Properties. The ceiling, pillars and walls retain vividly colored paintings of heavenly beings, kalavinka and flying dragons, creating a complete sacred world above the monumental gate. The space is scheduled to open specially from October 31 to November 13, 2026, offering a rare chance to experience the crowned Buddha and the Arhat group within the original architectural setting.
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