Seiryoji temple belong to the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
It is also known as Saga-shaka-do.
The villa of Minamotono-Toru (the model for Hikaru Genji) was located at this place.
After his death, the villa was converted into the temple.
And this is the beginning of this temple.
Later, the high priest Chonen came back from China with a statue of Shaka.
In order to enshrine a statue of Shaka, the priest planned to build a new temple.
Since he passed away without accomplishing his wish, his disciple, Jozan, established Seiryoji Temple and enshrined the image.
The present main hall was reconstructed in 1701.
This hall has a statue of Shaka as the principal image .
It is a National Treasure.