Sannoindo — Local services in Otsu

** Sano-in Hall ( Senju-do ) 山王院（千手堂）

This is a temple where a monk called Chisho Taishi once resided. This temple has a history of Hokkekyo sect of Buddhism. The temple hall is also known as Senju-do for holding a treasure of Senju Kannon Statue. According to the history there once was a war between two sects of Buddhism regarding concepts of their teachings. After the period of conflict Enchin sect moved to Mitsui Temple in Shiga Prefecture carrying a wooden statue of Chisho Taishi Enchin from this temple. There is no information found on the official website of Enryakuji Temple, but brief information of the temple on a wooden board. It's location is shown on a sign post of Kyoto Circuit Trail as Kitayama 7.

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Cute little building lying by itself. Found it while walking on the forrest pathway between the temples. Close to the building there is a pretty stairway with tall trees and...

山の中にひっそりと建っていますが、弁慶が修行したと言われている由緒あるお堂です。

千手観音をお祀りしてるらしいですが、扉がしまっており中は見えませんでした。秘仏になっているのでしょうか？

なんか比叡山内の派閥抗争に巻き込まれ、それから少々忘れ去られているような扱いになっているみたいですが…

木漏れ日の中に佇みながら人間の姿を見つめ続けてきたのでしょうね。歴史ある建造物を大切に守って...