Jun. 30, 2023 UPDATE

Shōgo-in Monzeki Temple – Special Opening Event

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English
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Basic English
PeriodOctober 7 - December 3, 2023 ※Closed on October 12th to 15th; November 28th and 29th. ※There is a possibility that the number of days when the temple is closed may increase depending on the circumstances of the temple.
VenueShōgo-in Monzeki Temple
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Jun. 30, 2023 UPDATE

Shōgo-in Monzeki Temple – Special Opening Event

- 聖護院門跡特別公開 -
Traveler Friendly
There is an English website for this event, so please check their for further information.
Information
English
Languages spoken
Basic English
1499 7 --- 0 reviews
PeriodOctober 7 - December 3, 2023 ※Closed on October 12th to 15th; November 28th and 29th. ※There is a possibility that the number of days when the temple is closed may increase depending on the circumstances of the temple.
VenueShōgo-in Monzeki Temple
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Shōgo-in Monzeki – A Shugendō Temple with Close Ties to the Imperial Family
Shōgo-in Monzeki is the sohonzan head temple of the Honzan sect of the Shugendō religion which was founded by the ascetic and mystic En no Gyōja. Honzan refers to the head temple of any given religious sect. Depending on the sect, such temples will also sometimes function as a center for the sect as well. Additionally, while honzan translates to head temple, there are sohonzan as well. Sohonzan are the highest-ranked temples of some religious sects and govern over all the honzan head temples of said sect. The Shōgo-in Monzeki Temple is also known for the fact that it served as the *Monzeki Temple for generations of the imperial family and imperial court Sekkan families. The temple also once served as the temporary living quarters for Emperor Kōkaku when the imperial palace was damaged by a fire and holds an especially high status among Monzeki Temple. *Monzeki Temple are temples were the royal family or court royal serve as the head priest. The Shōgo-in Monzeki Temple serves as the head temple of the *Shugendō religion and is where practitioners known as *Yamabushi gather. However, Shōgo-in Monzeki has another side; a more beautiful, dazzling side. The temple hall, known as the *shinden, houses over 100 sliding doors beautifully painted by Edo Period renowned painter and Kanō Tan'yū's ward, Masunobu Kanō, and Kanō Einō, the third heir to the Kyogano Kyoto school of Kanō painting. *1 Shugendō is an ancient Japanese religion based on mountain religions and seeks to attain Buddhist enlightenment through grueling mountainous training. *2 The practitioners of this religion, Yamabushi, endure the aforementioned grueling training deep within the treacherous mountains of Japan. *3 The shinden is a hall within the temple where important imperial and court events are held.
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Event time
10:00~16:00 (reception closes) ※Closed on November 28th and 29th ※There is a possibility that the number of days when the temple is closed may increase depending on the circumstances of the temple.
Cancellations
In the event of an earthquake, heavy rain or storm warnings, if it has been deemed unsafe for patrons to visit the temple, the temple will be closed with no prior warning.
Price range
Adults: ¥800 (groups of 15 or more: ¥700) Middle-high schoolers and university students: ¥600 Elementary school students: Free (must be accompanied by a guardian)
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※Closed on October 12th to 15th; November 28th and 29th. ※There is a possibility that the number of days when the temple is closed may increase depending on the circumstances of the temple.
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