Shuon’an (Ikkyuji Temple)
temple
Shuon’an (Ikkyuji Temple)
酬恩庵（一休さんのお寺）
Overview
Shuon’an is popularly known as Ikkyuji due to its association with Ikkyu Sojun, the famed Buddhist priest and Zen master who revived the temple in 1456.
This temple is popularly called Ikkyuji for the Zen priest Ikkyu Sojun, who revived it in 1456 and spent his final years here. A wooden statue of Ikkyu, believed to contain his own hair placed by a disciple after his death, is enshrined in the main hall. The temple holds ten Important Cultural Properties including the Main Hall and the Abbot's Hall, and its gardens are a National Important Place of Scenic Beauty. Born in 1394 and possibly of imperial lineage, Ikkyu was as well known for his sharp wit and unconventional life as for his Zen poetry, which infused traditional verse with Buddhist ideals.
Local tips
Remove shoes before entering any hall. Look for a shoe rack at the entrance. Carry a plastic bag for your shoes if none is provided.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 酬恩庵（一休さんのお寺）
- Nearest station
- Uji Station (25 min bus)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
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