Saikyoji est un temple bouddhiste à Otsu, Shiga, associé au Prince Shotoku et restauré plus tard par Maître Shinsei. Il sert de temple principal de la secte Tendai Shinsei et préserve des bâtiments historiques, notamment un hall principal important et le tombeau de la famille Akechi.

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Historique

Bien culturel important

Architecture en bois

Pourquoi y aller

Saikyo-ji is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, Shiga, and is traditionally associated with Prince Shotoku.

Saikyo-ji serves as the head temple of the Tendai Shinsei sect.

The temple's guest hall is actually a relocated building from the original Fushimi-Momoyama Castle, giving visitors a rare chance to walk inside authentic castle architecture from the feudal era.

Akechi Mitsuhide, the samurai who betrayed Oda Nobunaga, rebuilt this temple after his lord had burned it down during the siege of Mt. Hiei. His family tomb still remains on the temple grounds today.

Comment visiter ?

Admission

Gratuit

Localisation

Comment s'y rendre

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Nezu Gare

5 min à pied • 386mLa plus proche

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Hongo-Sanchome Gare

14 min à pied • 1.1km

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Sendagi Gare

15 min à pied • 1.2km

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Korakuen Gare

16 min à pied • 1.3km

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Kasuga Gare

16 min à pied • 1.3km

À savoir avant de partir

If arriving by train, note that the walk from either JR Hieizan-Sakamoto Station (30 minutes) or Keihan Sakamoto Station (25 minutes) is quite long.
Plan your visit between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, noting that the temple closes relatively early. Arrive by 3:00 PM at the latest to have sufficient time to explore all the structures and gardens before closing.
Look for the sliding door paintings by renowned artist Kano Eitoku and other items associated with Akechi Mitsuhide throughout the temple buildings.
If you are interested in Tendai Buddhism, prioritize Saikyo-ji because it is the head temple of the Tendai Shinsei sect.
Plan extra time to see both the main hall and the Akechi family tomb, as these are specifically highlighted historic features.
Purchase the 500 yen admission ticket to access the interior of all temple structures, including the main hall made entirely of Japanese zelkova and the reception hall relocated from Fushimi-Momoyama Castle.
Allow at least 90 minutes for your visit to fully explore the main hall (important cultural property), the guest hall from former Fushimi Castle, the garden designed by Kobori Enshu, and the Akechi Mitsuhide family tomb on the grounds.