Seiryoji Temple
Japanese name:
清凉寺
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Main Image Wooden Standing Tobatsu Bishamonten Category Tenbu (Deva)
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DescriptionSeiryoji’s Treasure Hall preserves an Important Cultural Property wooden standing Tobatsu Bishamonten from the Heian period. This distinctive form of Bishamonten stands out among the temple’s Heian Buddhist sculptures. It is shown during the Treasure Hall’s spring and autumn openings together with major works such as the Amida triad, the Ten Great Disciples and the Four Heavenly Kings. In autumn 2026, the Treasure Hall is scheduled to open from October 1 through November 30, offering a rare chance to encounter this unusual guardian image in person.
Basic Information
Spot ID
7747
Temple / Site
Seiryoji Temple
Visiting Area
Treasure Hall
Visiting Status
Limited-period viewing (April–May and October–November; autumn 2026 scheduled for Oct 1–Nov 30, 9:00–16:30)
Address
京都府京都市右京区嵯峨釈迦堂藤ノ木町46
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