Head temple Chishakuin

Sohonzan Chishaku-in is the general Buddhist temple and general prayer center for the 3000 temples of the Chizan sect of the Shingon sect, and is located in Higashiyama, Kyoto (approximately 10 minutes by bus from JR Kyoto Station). Chishaku-in Temple is home to many temples and many valuable cultural heritage sites.

In particular, ``Maples'' and ``Pine Hollows'' painted by Tohaku Hasegawa and his disciples, and ``Cherry Blossoms'' attributed to Tohaku's eldest son, Kyuzo, are wall paintings representative of the Momoyama period, as well as Japanese This is a first-class painting that can be proud of to the world.

The Scenic Garden on the east side of the Daishoin Temple was built during the Momoyama period, and is famous as Rikyu's favorite garden, built in the shape of Mt. Lu in China.

There is also a lodging house called ``Chishakuin Kaikan'' where anyone can stay.

The Chishakuin Hall, which has been loved by everyone for about 50 years since 1966, has been given a new look due to the aging of the building.

You can enjoy a more comfortable stay in a variety of rooms, including Western-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms.

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the world and experience something out of the ordinary, such as visiting the morning service that has not changed for 400 years, or having a monk guide you through the scenic garden and the national treasure wall paintings of Tohaku Hasegawa's family.

We look forward to your visit to our 京都 お寺

■院名

総本山 智積院

■住所

〒605-0951 京都府東山区東瓦町964番地

■電話

075-541-5361

■HP

https://chisan.or.jp/

■MAP

https://goo.gl/maps/r3BWr1ThdMtSuWWk7