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| − | Seigan-ji is a Buddhist temple in central Kyoto. Located near Rokkaku-Teramachi, the temple is famous for its large Buddha statue and fan-mound. The temple features in a [[Noh]] play by [[ | + | Seigan-ji is a Buddhist temple in central Kyoto. Located near Rokkaku-Teramachi, the temple is famous for its large Buddha statue and fan-mound. The temple features in a [[Noh]] play by [[Seiganji (play)|the same name]]. |
In [[1634]], perhaps because of its proximity to [[Nijo castle|Nijô castle]], the temple was used as lodgings for a group of [[Kingdom of Ryukyu|Ryukyuan]] princes and their entourage, brought by [[Shimazu Iehisa]] to pay respects to [[Tokugawa Iemitsu]] at that time.<ref>Kido Hironari, "Ryukyu shisetsu no seiritsu," ''Shirin'' 99:4 (2016).</ref> | In [[1634]], perhaps because of its proximity to [[Nijo castle|Nijô castle]], the temple was used as lodgings for a group of [[Kingdom of Ryukyu|Ryukyuan]] princes and their entourage, brought by [[Shimazu Iehisa]] to pay respects to [[Tokugawa Iemitsu]] at that time.<ref>Kido Hironari, "Ryukyu shisetsu no seiritsu," ''Shirin'' 99:4 (2016).</ref> | ||
Revision as of 09:47, 22 August 2018
- Japanese: 誓願寺 (seigan ji)
Seigan-ji is a Buddhist temple in central Kyoto. Located near Rokkaku-Teramachi, the temple is famous for its large Buddha statue and fan-mound. The temple features in a Noh play by the same name.
In 1634, perhaps because of its proximity to Nijô castle, the temple was used as lodgings for a group of Ryukyuan princes and their entourage, brought by Shimazu Iehisa to pay respects to Tokugawa Iemitsu at that time.[1]
References
- ↑ Kido Hironari, "Ryukyu shisetsu no seiritsu," Shirin 99:4 (2016).
