Chion-in temple

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This Buddhist temple in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City is the head temple of the Jodo Pure-land Buddhist Sect. It was founded on the grounds where Pure-land Sect founder Honen built a thatched hut and passed away. After his death the Tokugawa family expanded the grounds and began construction of what would be the large-scale temple. National Treasures of Japan on the ground include the Miedo Hall and the three main gates before the temple while the Karamon gate and the great bellower have been designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan. A definite point to see are the three two-story wooden gates before the temple, which are the largest in Japan. * The Miedo Hall is closed for repair until 2020.

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Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Rinkachou 400 Map
Area: Around Gion Area
Phone: 0755312111
Hours: [Worship times]9:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [GardenAdmission fee to worship/Yuzenen] Adults300yen, Children150yen
[Hojo gardenAdmission fee to worship] Adults400yen, Children200yen
[Common ticket] Adults500yen, Children250yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Beautiful Buddhist Temple

Reviewed : 2023.04.17

We stumbled upon this active temple while walking through the area. We were able to witness a Buddhist prayer session and the temple was beautiful too.
Very nice

Reviewed : 2023.01.23

Great place with beautiful and very serene atmosphere. Well worth the visit and spending some time absorbing and enjoying
Striking temple close to Gion and Shoren-in

Reviewed : 2022.11.25

Chion-in temple is very striking, partly because of its scale. Walking to the top offers some super views. It is a very short walk from Gion and it is equally easy to combine it with Shoren-in...