Sanzen-in Garden was originally established as a hermitage by priest Saicho and was once named Kaiji Monzeki or Nishimoto Monzeki before gaining its f
Sanzen-in Garden was originally established as a hermitage by priest Saicho and was once named Kaiji Monzeki or Nishimoto Monzeki before gaining its final name in 1871. Sanzen-in is one of the five Monzeki temples and has had several imperial family members serving priesthood here. It's the largest temple in the Ohara valley, which means it's also the busiest, especially during the autumn season. The most famous sight of this temple is its zen garden surrounding the study hall. Another popular place is the separated Gokuraku hall built to shelter an important statue of the Amitabha trinity - a National Treasure. Most visitors will only see its exterior for the inside is very dark. The classic photo of the hall is from the main temple with two tall trees in front, and can be seen in many books, pamphlets and posters about Kyoto. The hall is surrounded by a superb moss garden on which hide a few small sculptures of "warai jizo” or laughing kids.
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