Local Secret · Shugakuin
Sekizan Zenin 赤山禅院
A temple at the foot of Mount Hiei that guards Kyoto's north-east, with a monkey statue on the roof.
About
Sekizan Zenin was built to protect the Imperial Palace from evil coming from the north-east. A small monkey statue on the roof watches over the city, and the grounds are beautiful in autumn.
Highlights
- Monkey statue guarding the roof
- Autumn leaves near Mount Hiei
Tips
- Combine with Shugakuin and Manshuin
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