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Seikanji
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Temple founded in 802 on 'Utanakayama,' where Emperor Takakura's mausoleum recalls the tragic romance with Kogo from The Tale of the Heike
Founded
802
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About 5 min walk from Seikanji-Yamanouchicho bus stop (Keihan Bus)
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Temple
Founded 802
1224 years
Enshrined Deity
十一面千手観音
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Buddhist Sect
Shingon (Chisan branch)
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Overview
A historic temple founded in 802 by the monk Shokei as a Tendai institution, later converted to the Shingon Chisan sect; its mountain name is Utanakayama and its principal image is Juichimen Senju Kannon. It is known as the site of the tragic romance between Emperor Takakura and Kogodokoro depicted in The Tale of the Heike, and the grounds quietly house Emperor Takakura's mausoleum and a memorial …
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Origins
Seikanji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 802 by the monk Shokei as a Tendai Buddhist institution. Its mountain name is Utanakayama, and its principal image is the Juichimen Senju Kannon (Eleven-faced, Thousand-armed Kannon). During the Heian period, the area was celebrated as a …
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Warding Off Evil
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "十一面千手観音"
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