Temple · Arashiyama

Seiryo-ji (Saga Shakado)

清凉寺(嵯峨釈迦堂)

A temple in Saga dating from the Heian period, known as Saga Shakado after its principal image, a standing Shaka Buddha designated a National Treasure. A large Niomon gate marks the entrance.

Arashiyama 1 km N
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Nearby places

Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance.

Neighbourhood

Arashiyama and Sagano: what to see and do

The riverside and hillside district on Kyoto's western edge around Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryu-ji and the bamboo grove.

Where to stay near Seiryo-ji (Saga Shakado)

This place is in Arashiyama and Sagano, where the median hotel rate in the latest sample was US$239 per night. Where to stay in Arashiyama and Sagano: stations, pros and cons, hotel types

Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.

Sources · Verified 25 September 2026