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Sanzen-in Temple

About this place

Sanzen-in is a Tendai school monzeki temple in Ōhara, Kyoto, Japan, known for its Heian period triad of Amida Nyorai flanked by attendants, which is a National Treasure. The temple is the main attraction of the rural town of Ohara and is famous for its beautiful moss garden and smiling Jizo statue.