Buddhist temple
Seiryō-ji
清凉寺（せいりょうじ）
Ukyō, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A temple in Saga, Kyoto, affectionately known as Saga Shakadō, whose principal image is a sandalwood Shaka Nyorai (National Treasure) brought from Song China by Chōnen. It has drawn devotion as an image conveying the appearance of Shakyamuni at the age of 37.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Shaka Nyorai (red sandalwood Shaka Nyorai)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it began in Eien 1 (987) when Chōnen of Tōdai-ji brought the image of Shaka Nyorai from Song China, and his disciple 盛算 installed it in the Shaka hall of Seika-ji, a temple made from the mountain villa of Minamoto no Tōru. Hōnen Shōnin is also said to have secluded himself here in prayer at the age of 24, and models of the internal organs, sutra scrolls and other objects have been found inside the image.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 清凉寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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