Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Sakyō-ku / Shisen-dō Temple
Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Historic Site
Shisen-dō Temple
- Nearest stationIchijōji Station 0.8 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1641 (recorded)
Shisen-dō (詩仙堂) is a Buddhist temple located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Sōtō school of Japanese Zen and its honzon is an image of Merōfu Kannon.
From the Wikipedia article “Shisen-dō” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Shisen-dō Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Ichijōji Station, 0.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1641 (recorded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 31 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Shisen-dō Temple?
- Ichijōji Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Shisen-dō Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Shisen-dō Temple recorded?
- In 1641.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Manshu-in Temple: Daderot (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tōgu-dō: No machine-readable author provided. Makimoto~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hakusasonsō: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ginkaku-ji Temple: Unknown (CC BY-SA 3.0), Silver Pavilion: Laitr Keiows (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple: Daderot (CC0)
