Shojuin

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture · 149 Okayamada Kawakamigumi, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuge-gun, Kyoto

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Mountain 慈眼山

Sect 高野山真言宗

Principal 十一面観音

Founded 1200

Founder 祐胤（中興開山）

Heritage 不動明王坐像（国指定重要文化財・快慶作）

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Hours

8:30–17:00

Fee

¥800

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Available

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History

High in the mountains of Ujitawara, this temple captures hearts through its distinctive heart-shaped window. Thousands of visitors have gazed through this portal, contemplating their deepest wishes and eternal connections. The Five Hundred Arhat sculptures offer silent wisdom, while the compassionate Bodhisattva blesses all who seek love's fulfillment and life's meaningful purpose.