Ryozen-Kannon

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This kannon statue is located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. This kannon was erected in 1955 as a memorial to the victims of war after World War II. The eleven-faced kannon is enshrined beneath this kannon image. In addition to memorial and internment services, the temple hosts workshops to experience zazen, and hannya shingyo heart sutra transcription events.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Kodaiji Shimogawara-machi 526-2 Map
Area: Around Gion Area
Phone: 0755612205
Hours: 8:40-16:20(Information desk closed16:00)
Closed: Between 2Sunday on Sep., 12/30pm, 12/31All day
Fees: [Visit fee]
[Adults/University students] 300 yen
[Junior high/high school students] 200 yen
[Elementary School Students] 100 yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

Review

Beautiful war memorial

Reviewed : 2020.10.08

Ryozen Kwan-on is a magnificent 24 m high monument of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Godess of Mercy). The monument was erected in 1955 to honor all soldiers who died during World War II. Regardless...
Unplanned Greatness

Reviewed : 2020.04.22

While in Gion heading to grab some lunch, I see a big white Buddhist Statue.We decided to venture up to the entrance to find out weve stumbled at Ryozen Kannon Temple. The view of the town is also...
Ryozen Kannon in Kyoto

Reviewed : 2019.12.12

This is a hidden gem in Kyoto. The word hidden is a misnomer here because you wont miss the giant Buddha statue towering at the foot of the mountains. If youre visiting the Gion area, you wont...