Saisho-in (最勝院) is a sub-temple, or tatchu (塔頭) of Nanzen-ji. The temple may be a bit hard to find, but you can't miss it if you turn left after passing under the aqueduct. While not particularly interesting (at least compared to other sub-temples of Nanzen-ji), the access is free. The entrance path is also quite nice with its lozenge pavement leading to the front gate. Most trees here are maple so be sure to come in autumn! Recommended for: Access: Nearby: Nanzen-in 南禅院 (110m), Tenju-an 天授庵 (220m), Nanyō-in 南陽院 (320m), Dainei-ken 大寧軒 (390m), Konchi-in 金地院 (400m), Eikan-dō 永観堂 (400m), Seiryu-tei 清流亭 (460m), Himukai Daijingu 日向大神宮 (470m), Kōun-ji 光雲寺 (710m), Murin-an 無鄰菴 (710m),... External links: 京都風光, Satellite view, Map Keywords: Japan, 日本, Japon, Kyoto, 京都, 南左京, Sakyo-ku, Nanzen-ji, 南禅寺, temple, 寺院, 仏閣, 最勝院, Saisho-in, subtemple, 塔頭 Statistics: visited on 5 occasions, id 423, 9 photos (5 extra photos can be found in the archive). |
