Keitoku-in Temple
A Buddhist temple in the Rinzai sect Tenryuji School with a statue of Shakyamuni as the principle object of worship. The temple is famous for their collection of 44 sliding door paintings(named Hojyo-shohekiga) by Japanese painter Nagasawa Roshu (1767-1847) of the Maruyama Sect. These are incredibly precious examples of late-Edo period style painting and include paintings in the six rooms of the main hall such as eight panels of a Tiger painting and eight panels of Flowers and Birds. The paintings have been designated a Cultural Property of Kyoto Prefecture.
Spot details
- Address
- Kyoto Kyotango-shi Mineyamacho Goka 1792 Map
- Phone
- 0772622088
- Hours
- Complete reservation system (inquiry required)
- Closed
- Irregular holidays (reservation required)
- Fees
- [Fusuma-e Admission fee] Appreciate your generous contributions (contact required)
- Parking Lot
- Available(10spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN