Saiun-in

Saiun-in is a Buddhist temple in , , . Saiun-in is situated nearby to the cemetery , as well as near .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Konkai kōmyō-ji and Shinsho-gokuraku Temple.

Buddhist temple
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Konkaikōmyōji, also the Kurodani Temple, is a Buddhist temple in , . It is one of Head Temple of the Jōdo Sect of Buddhism. The graves of Aizu and Kuwana men who died at the Battle of Toba–Fushimi are located at this temple. is situated 120 metres southwest of Saiun-in.

Buddhist temple
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Shinshōgokuraku-ji or Shinnyo-dō is a Buddhist Tendai temple in . It was established in 984 AD by the monk Kaisan, who was originally from . The word gokuraku in its name refers to Sukhāvatī, the Pure Land of the West. is situated 150 metres north of Saiun-in.

Shinto shrine
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The is a Shinto shrine located in Sakyō-ku, , . The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyō Jinja by the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is listed as an important cultural property of Japan. is situated 740 metres southwest of Saiun-in.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shimogawara-chō and Kyōto-Gyoen.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is a 65-hectare national garden of Japan that was established after the Japanese capital was transferred from Kyoto to Tokyo. It is situated around the .

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Some of the most picturesque parts of are located in , the eastern region of the city, across the Kamo River. Visiting the main tourist attractions of eastern Kyoto will fill a full day - a suggested itinerary is to work north from Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkakuji, passing through Gion, and visiting Yasaka Shrine and Nanzenji before following the Philosopher's Walk to Ginkakuji.

Saiun-in

Latitude
35.02004° or 35° 1′ 12″ north
Longitude
135.78955° or 135° 47′ 22″ east
Inception
1616
Open location code
8Q7Q2QCQ+2R
Open­Street­Map ID
way 317681913
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­shrine
Wiki­data ID
Q11629973
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In Other Languages

From French to Japanese—“Saiun-in” goes by many names.
  • French: “Saiun-in”
  • French: “temple Saiun”
  • French: “Temple Saiun”
  • Japanese: “Saiun-in”
  • Japanese: “さいうんいん”
  • Japanese: “萬日寺”
  • Japanese: “紫雲石”
  • Japanese: “西雲院”

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