Jikishi-An
Jikishi-An is a Buddhist temple in Ukyō District, Kyoto, Kyoto. Jikishi-An is situated nearby to the archaeological site 嵯峨天皇陵, as well as near the historic building Shingyoden Hall.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: 駿遠線, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Description: temple in Ugyō-ku, Kyōto
- Also known as: “Jikishi-an”, “Jikishi-an Temple”, and “Jikishian”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Daikaku-ji and Seriyō-ji temple.
Daikaku-ji
Buddhist temple
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Daikaku-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Ukyō-ku, a western ward in the city of Kyoto, Japan. The site was originally a residence of Emperor Saga, and later various emperors conducted their cloistered rule from here. Daikaku-ji is situated 650 metres south of Jikishi-An.
Seriyō-ji temple
Buddhist temple
Photo: Mti, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Seiryō-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Saga district of Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is also known as Saga Shaka-dō. It used to be devoted to the practice of Yuzu Nembutsu, although it has been owned by the Jōdo-shū sect since the Genroku Period. Seriyō-ji temple is situated 1¼ km south of Jikishi-An.
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Railway station
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
Saga-Arashiyama Station, formerly known as Saga Station, is a railway station situated in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan, operating on the Sanin Main Line under the management of the West Japan Railway Company. Saga-Arashiyama Station is situated 2 km south of Jikishi-An.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Arashiyama and Nishikyō-ku.
Arashiyama
Photo: Fabimaru, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated historic site and place of scenic beauty.
Nishikyō-ku
Suburb
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Nishikyō-ku is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name means "west capital ward" and it is situated on the western edge of the city, to the south of center. Nishikyō-ku is situated 6 km south of Jikishi-An.
North Kyoto
Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several World Heritage Sites. One of Kyoto's most famous attractions - the magnificent golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji - can be found here.
Jikishi-An
- Categories: organization, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Ukyō District, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
35.03423° or 35° 2′ 3″ northLongitude
135.6774° or 135° 40′ 39″ eastOpen location code
8Q7Q2MMG+MXOpenStreetMap ID
node 2854304821OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipWikidata ID
Q11581754
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In Other Languages
From Indonesian to Japanese—“Jikishi-An” goes by many names.
- Indonesian: “Wihara Jikishi-an”
- Japanese: “直指庵”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 嵯峨天皇陵 and Shingyoden Hall.
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