1. What kind of temple is Sanju-sangen-do? Let's see the history
Originally there was the Hoju-ji Temple built by the retired Emperor Goshirakawa as a detached palace. Kiyomori Taira built the Renge Ouin in 1164 as the central Buddhist temple of Kannon worship at the wish of the retired Emperor. It was burned down in a fire in 1249, but the current main hall was rebuilt by Emperor Gosaga in 1266. The main hall, which has 33 spaces between the columns of the inner hall, is about 125 meters north-south and 22 meters east-west. By the way, the space between pillars is 35 when viewed from the outside. Received the strong power of the authorities during each era, restoration had been performed. It was Yoshinori Ashikaga who repaired the Chuson and Thousand Buddha's.
Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who noticed that it was a key point of transportation in the Momoyama era, built Daibutsuden Hoko-ji Temple to the north of Sanju-sangen-do. Sanju-sangen-do was included in the precincts of Hoko-ji Temple and built an earthen wall, which is still designated as an important cultural property. It is currently managed by the Myoho-in Monzeki.
Let's go inside! First, pay the entrance fee of JPY 600 (for adult) at the entrance.
Take off your shoes near the entrance to the building of Sanju-sangen-do. ※Since you need to take off your shoes, it is better to wear shoes that are easy to take off and wear.
There are separate entrances for individuals and groups, so tourists should enter from private.
Near the exit of the temple, souvenirs related to Sanju-sangen-do are also sold.
※Photos can be taken outside the main hall, but photography inside the main hall is prohibited.
2. How many Kannon at Sanju-sangen-do?
▶ Spectacle 1001 Buddha statues
When you enter the main hall, there is a main statue of "Sitting Senjyu Kannon" (a national treasure) in the center and a thousand Senjyu Kannon are lined up on both side (10 steps, 50 columns each side). The appearance of 1001 Senju Kannon statues in total is just incredible.However, why there are 1000 statues in the hall? It was said that the world had entered the "end-of-life" world since about 1000 years. The end-of-life is the time when Buddha's teachings are not well-known and people are not enlightened.
So, the retired Emperor Shirakawa, who was deeply worshiping Buddhism, thought.
"If I build 1000 statues of Senju Kannon, wouldn't Senju Kannon come to save people?"
By the way, the thousand hands of the Senju Kannon mean more innumerable hands than the thousand hands.
Of the 1,000 statues, 124 are statues of the Heian period (the founding period), and others are made during the Kamakura period. About 500 of them have the author's name including Keiha schools such as Unkei and Kaikei. "Daiichi-son", "Sonshuku-son", "Hogan-son", "Tomoyuki-son" ... Each of the 1001 has a name. The work style is the same, but the faces differ one by one, and it is said that if you look carefully, you can meet the "Senju Kannon statue with the face of the person you want to meet again."
▶ The sitting Senju Kanon in the center
The statue of Chuson Kannon sitting in the center of the hall was designated as a national treasure in 1951. There are 40 actual hands except for the central hand. This is thought to have 25 salvation works per hand, and 40 × 25 = 1000 (infinity) salvation works. In addition, each hand has a different belonging (jibutsu), and each expresses the work of Kannon's salvation. It is the last work of Tankei at 82 years old.▶ Fujin (wind god) and Raijin (Thunder god) and 28 members
On both sides of the hall, there is a statue of the Fujin and Raijin, which was made by the Keiha School during the Kamakura period. It is said that this Fujin and Raijin is the oldest thing in Japan and that it is a model of the Fujin and Raijin figure on folding screen at Kennin-ji Temple.The 28 members, who relate to Senju Kannon and protect those who worship Senju Kannon. The statues of Fujin and Raijin and the 28 members are all national treasures.
3. What is the other highlights of Sanju-sangen-do?
In addition to the main hall with 1001 Senju Kannon statues, Sanju-sangen-do has many highlights. Enjoy take a walk without missing out!▶ Nandai-mon (South Gate), made by the Toyotomi family
Nandai-mon is designated as an important cultural property. It was said to have been built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and rebuilt by his son, Hideyori. At first there was Saidai-mon (West Gate), but it was rebuilt as Nandai-mon of Toji-Temple, which is also designated as an Important Cultural Property, due to the construction of the Kyoto National Museum in 1895.
▶"Toushiya", a stage developed during Edo period
"Toshiya (the through arrow)" was an event that competed for the arrow technique that was carried out under the long eave on the west side of the temple. The target was set at the northern end of the rim, and an arrow was shot at a distance of 120 meters from the southern end, competing for the accuracy of hit.At present, the "National Grand Tournament" is held every year in mid-January. On this day, more than 2000 people from all over Japan visit and the precincts are very lively. This is one of Kyoto's famous events.
▶ Is your headache going away? An event of "Munagi-no-Yanagi"
The retired emperor Shirakawa, who was suffering a headache, met a person whose previous life was an ascetic monk called Rengebo during Kumano visiting. He said that Rengebo's skull sank at the bottom of the Iwata River, and willow trees grew through the skull. When the wind blows, the willow tree shakes and touches the skull, and the retired emperor's head hurts.When the river was examined afterwards, a skull was found, the skull was placed in the Senju Kannon statue, and the used the willows for the purlin, and then his headache was relieved.
It still remains as a story of Joruri. Currently, an event called "Youji- no - Okaji" is held on the same day as the grand tournament. The monk of the temple pours sacred water on the worshipers and waves the branches of the holy tree on the worshippers to heal headaches and illnesses.
▶ The benefits of sealing the crying at night, "Yonakisen (Night crying spring)"
"Yonakisen" was discovered by a monk in 1165. The name of the spring came from the fact that the sound of water springing was similar to sobbing. It is said to be good for sealing children's crying at night. You will give a bib to Jizo statue and bring it back one week later and lay it under the child's pillow, your baby will not cry at night.
▶ A healing spot with full of greenery, "Scenic garden"
Sanju-sangen-do has many hidden spots that are often overlooked.One of them is a landscaped garden that extends about 100m from the front entrance.
The garden, a large pond in the center, offers a seasonal view of the blossoming flowers in the spring and the colored trees in the fall. The promenade that runs along the garden makes you feel as if you are bathing in the forest.
▶ Nearby highlights
There are Hoko-ji Temple which Hideyoshi Toyotomi developed, Toyokuni Shrine worshiping Hideyoshi, and Hyatt Regency Kyoto and Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto in a quiet atmosphere.Sanju-sangen-do Temple
Address: Shichijyo Higashiyama Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoPhone number: 075-561-3334
Visiting hours: 8: 00-17: 00 (April 1-November 15)
9: 00-16: 00 (November 16-March 31)
Regular holiday: Open all year round
Fee: Adult JPY 600, middle and high school students JPY 400, children JPY 300
Access to Sanju-sangen-do
By bus
▶City bus 206,208 207,or Special 207
Get off at "Museum Sanjusangendo" or "Higashiyama Shichijo"
By train
▶5 minutes on foot from Keihan Shichijo Station
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