Sanzen-in Temple
Sanzen-in's Ojo-Gokuraku-in (Amida Hall), which means Temple of Rebirth in Paradise, was first built in 985 by the Tendai priest Genshin. |
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Cryptomeria and moss behind
the Amida Hall of Sanzenin Temple. |
It was rebuilt in 1148 and joined with the imperial temple (monzeki) Sanzen-in in the late 15th century. Ojo-Gokuraku-in enshrines a statue of Amida with two kneeling attendants, Kannon and Seishi. |
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Amida with Kannon and
Seishi kneeling at either side. |
Sanzen-in is famous for its beautiful garden and Autumn foliage. |
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A shady carp pond at Sanzenin Temple. |
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Sanzen-in Temple carp. |
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Stone statue of Jizo in
the garden of Sanzenin Temple. |
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View from the veranda at Sanzenin Temple. |
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Statue of Jizo among the bushes. |
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Pond and hondo of Sanzenin temple. |
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A stone statue among the
trees at Sanzenin Temple. |
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Sanzenin Temple's Kannon Hall. |
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Entrance to Sanzenin Temple. |
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Sanzen-in Temple Autumn foliage. |
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Sanzen-in Temple Jizo statue. |
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Sanzen-in Temple Jizo statue. |
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Sanzen-in Temple Jizo statue. |
