Seiryōji, often called Saga Shakadō, is distinguished by its vermilion main hall that stands out against the surrounding greenery. Originally the site of a ninth-century villa belonging to the aristocrat Minamoto no Tōru—frequently cited as the inspiration for the protagonist in The Tale of Genji—the grounds were later transformed into this temple.
Seiryōji (Saga Shakadō) Temple
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