A temple of flowers and heart sutras that conveys the refined beauty of dynastic culture in Saga [Daikakuji...
2024.4.29
A temple related to Honen Shonin in Saga [Nison-in Temple]
Built by Jikaku Daishi during the Jowa era (843-848) at the request of Emperor Saga. Located at the foot of Mt. Ogura, which is also mentioned in "Hyakunin Isshu", the name of the temple is derived from the two Buddha statues, "Shaka Nyorai" and "Amida Nyorai". In the early Kamakura period, Honen lived here and preached the law, so it has a deep connection with Honen.
The approach that spreads beyond the main gate is known as a famous place for autumn leaves called "Momiji no Baba". Also, in winter, snow piles up on the branches of autumn leaves, and the snowy scenery that makes it look like flowers are blooming is also beautiful. The precincts wrapped in silver are also splendid.
Bentendo snow scene
Autumn leaves season information
- Best time to visit: Late October to early December
Nison-in Temple
- Nisonin
- 27 Nagagami-cho, in front of the gate of Saga Nisonin, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- 10-minute walk from the bus stop "Saga Shakado-mae"
19 minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station - Tel.075-861-0687
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10 parking lots
- https://www.instagram.com/nisonin/
- https://nisonin.jp/
[Normal visit]
Visiting hours: 9:00-16:30 (reception closes)
Admission fee: 500 yen for adults (junior high school students and older), free for children (elementary school students and younger)
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
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