Seian-ji Temple

Highlights & Introduction

Seian-ji Temple is said to have been restored during the Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568) by a retainer of the Asakura clan of Echizen (former province located in parts of present-day Fukui and Gifu prefectures) named Sugiwaka Seian, who then named the temple after himself.

The majestic reception hall which is known as Momoyama Palace (recognized important cultural property of Japan), and the Edo period (1603-1868) garden which is said to represent the arrival of the saints, are must-sees.

The eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara statue enshrined within the temple’s Kannondou is said to have been constructed in the Heian period (794-1185), and is designated as an important cultural property of Japan.

Access

Address

1-chōme-17-1 Sakamoto, Otsu, Shiga 520-0113, Japan

By car: 5 min from the Nishi-Otsu Bypass Shigasato Ramp
By train: 5 min walk from Keihan Anoo Station

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Access from Kyoto

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From Kyoto Station

Access from nearby airports

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From Itami Airport From Kansai International Airport

Local Information

Basic Information

Business Hours: 9:00～16:00
Closed: None (except for the eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara statue inspections which take place on every Saturday of May, June, and October, the 3rd of January, and Golden Week)
Price: 300 yen (270 yen for groups of over 10)
Parking Lot: 7 regular-car sized parking spaces
Contact Information: Phone number: 077-578-2002