Deep within Kyoto’s Fushimi ward, nestled among the rolling hills, lies Seikanji Temple. Seikanji Temple’s story begins in 1671. Priest Houn established Seikanji Temple. Originally, it stood on the southern side of Seisuiin Temple. Seisuiin Temple held significance as the residence of Goennokami (later known as Yoshimasa Tokugawa). He was the ninth son of Ieyasu. After they departed for Edo, Hachiman Masayasu acquired the land. He constructed a temple on the southern side. In 1713, this temple was relocated to its present location, thus becoming the Seikanji Temple we know today. Years later, in 1761, the esteemed scholar and artist, Koun Daiho, visited Seikanji Temple. He recorded his visit in his diary, “The Record of Plum Blossom Viewing in the City and Mountains”. He described enjoying tea and admiring the plum blossoms with the resident priest. Seikanji Temple fell into disrepair and was abandoned for a time. It wasn’t until a new priest was assigned in the Showa period that Seikanji Temple was rebuilt in its current form, in Showa 62. Within the temple grounds, you’ll also find the Jibutsu Jizo statue, which was originally from the abandoned Kaitokuji Temple. It was relocated here during the Meiji era.
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