Temple · Saga / Arashiyama
Seiryoji Temple (Saga Shakado) 清凉寺
Arashiyama-area temple housing a 10th-century Chinese Shaka statue, a National Treasure believed to be a 'living Buddha' with silk organs inside.
Hours9:00-16:00
PriceAdult: ¥500
Junior/high school: ¥400
Elementary: ¥300
Junior/high school: ¥400
Elementary: ¥300
Getting thereKyoto bus/city bus Saga Shakado-mae, 2 min walk; JR Saga-Arashiyama 19 min
Time needed1 hour
Best timeApril-May, October-November
Address46 Saga Shakado Fujinokicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8447
Websiteseiryoji.or.jp
About
Seiryoji was established in 1016 by followers of the monk Chonen, who brought the sandalwood Shaka statue back from Song China. Inside the statue silk models of internal organs were found, also National Treasures. The spacious grounds have a large main hall, Tahoto pagoda and a treasure hall opened in spring and autumn.
Highlights
- Shaka Nyorai statue (National Treasure)
- Silk internal organs found inside the statue
- Reihokan treasure hall (Apr-May, Oct-Nov)
- Otaimatsu fire festival in March
Tips
- Grounds free; main hall 500 yen (from April 2025)
- Treasure hall opens only in spring and autumn
- Combine with Daikakuji and Arashiyama
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