Buddhist temple
Shinsen'en
神泉苑（しんせんえん）
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A temple of the Tōji Shingon school that carries on the tradition that Kūkai invited Zennyo Ryūō here and prayed for rain.
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
Zennyo Ryūō and the tradition of Kūkai's prayer for rain
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
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)
- 神泉苑「神泉苑の歴史」（2026-10-16 確認）
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