Saihō-ji (Kyoto)
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Saihō-ji (西芳寺) is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Matsuo, Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple, which is famed for its moss garden, is commonly referred to as "Koke-dera" (苔寺), meaning "moss temple", while the formal name is "Kōinzan Saihō-ji" (洪隠山西芳寺). The temple, primarily constructed to honor Amitābha, was founded by Gyōki and later restored by Musō Soseki. In 1994, Saihō-ji was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto".[1][2] Over 120 types of moss are present in the two-tiered garden, resembling a beautiful green carpet with many subtle shades.[3]
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Saihō-ji 西芳寺 | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Independent Rinzai (formerly Tenryū-ji) |
Deity | Amida Nyorai (Amitābha) |
Location | |
Location | 56 Matsuo Jingatani-chō, Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture |
Country | Japan |
Geographic coordinates | 34°59′33″N 135°41′03″E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Gyōki (acc. legend) (restored by Musō Soseki) |
Completed | 1969-1978 (reconstruction) |
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