Sennyu-ji Temple

紅葉の名所

This temple was established by Koubou-Taishi (Taishi means a great priest) as Hourin-ji (later changed to the name of Yuusen-ji). Afterward, it is said that Tukiwa-Taishi who returned to Japan fron Sou (China) rebuilt this temple and changed to the name as Sennyu-ji. Then, this temple has been supported by various Emperor and Imperial House, and prosperous as the brave of Imperial House.

translation:MAKOTO

Other Names: Mitera
Address: 27 Sennyu-ji Yamanouchi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-City, 605-0977
TEL: +81-75-561-1551
Formal Name: Souhonzan Mitera Sennyu-ji
Sangou (Mountain Name): Touzan, Senzan
Sect: Shingon Sec. Sennyu-ji School
Idol: Shaka Nyorai, Amida Nyorai, Miryoku Nyorai
Date Founded: in 856 (the third year of Saikei era)
Founding Patron: Jinsyu-Shonin
Cultural Properties: Sennyu-ji Kanenso Tsuketarihoujyo (National Treasures), Main gate, Buddhist Sanctum, Wooden seated Kannon-Bosatsu (Important Cultural Properties)
Admission: Cathedral Celling
Adult 500 yen, Younger than Junior High School 300 yen
Special Admission fee
500 yen, Younger than Elementary School is free
Hours: 9:00 – 16:30 (During December to February till 16:00)
Parking: Available (20 cars)
Access Guide: Get off at Toufuku-ji Station of Japan Railway or Keihan Line and 20 minutes walk
Get off at Sennyu-ji Station of Municipal bus and 15 minutes walk
Official Website: http://www.mitera.org