Sankoji Temple
This temple located beyond Yoshimine-dera Temple in Nishiyama of Kyoto is the main temple of the Seizan sect . It is said that the temple's predecessor was Ojoin Temple, which was established in the year 1074. The name was changed to its current name due to the resemblance of the mountains in the background to a three-pronged vajra pestle, a Buddhist ritual implement. The temple is well-known for the great view from in front of its main hall. It is possible to see downtown Kyoto, Uji, Joyo, and as far away as Kizu and neighborhood. If you will be reentering Yoshimine-dera Temple from the north gate you will need to use the intercom to have the gate unlocked remotely (entering Yoshimine-dera Temple requires paying an admission fee).
Spot details
- Address
- Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku Oharanoishizukuricho 1323 Map
- Phone
- 0753310022
- Hours
- 9:00-16:30
- Closed
- open everyday
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- Next to Yoshimine-dera
- Sankoji is a temple, which is located next to Yoshimine-dera. But unlike Yoshimine-dera, there is few tourists coming. As it is in a mountainside, it is hard to climb. But the view of the city from...
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- 凄く良い
- 三鈷寺は、吉峯寺の北門にある鉄の回転扉(出口方向のみ)から外に出ると、平地で三鈷寺に行けます。そうしなければ、一旦降りてまた登り三鈷寺に行かなければなりません、とても体力的にしんどいです。ただし三鈷寺は、常時拝観できるわけではなく、事前に予約するのが良いです。
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- 善峯寺のとなり
- 善峯寺の北門の回転扉から入ります。帰りはインターフォンを鳴らして開けてもらいます。小さいお寺で拝観者ほとんどいませんがここからの眺めは最高です。
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