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Chion-in Temple

Head temple of Jodo sect [Chion-in Temple]

In 1175, Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo sect, built a thatched hut near the current Miedo Hall. In the Edo period, Tokugawa Ieyasu, who believed in the Jodo sect of Buddhism, established the temple as his family temple in Kyoto, which led to the expansion of the temple territory. The national treasure Sanmon is the largest wooden gate in the world.
In spring, cherry blossom trees can be seen in a wide area from Mt. Higashiyama Kacho to Higashioji Street. In autumn, the autumn leaves of Japanese maple and zelkova are beautiful, and the autumn leaves of Yuzen-en and Hojo garden are especially spectacular. During the special nighttime viewings during both seasons, various parts of the precincts are lit up, including Japan's largest wooden double gate, the "National Treasure Sanmon Gate."

Chion-in Temple

National Treasure "Mieido"

Also, the large bell on New Year's Eve, known as one of Japan's three major temple bells, is famous, and the sight of 17 monks working together to ring it is a masterpiece.

Autumn leaves of Chion-in Yuzen-en

Autumn leaves of Yuzen-en

[Autumn Foliage Season Information]
Best time to visit: Mid-November to late November
Kyoto Closed-to-the-Public Special Exhibition of Cultural Properties "National Treasure Sanmon Roujo
Simultaneous opening of "Daihojo, Kohojo and Hojo Garden

Period of visitation / Friday, November 1, 2024 - Sunday, November 10, 2024
Visiting hours/9:00-16:00
Admission: Adults 1,000 yen, Junior high and high school students 500 yen
Chion-in Temple Autumn Light-up 2024
Period of visitation / Thursday, November 14, 2024 - Sunday, December 1, 2024
Hours: 17:30 - 21:30 (last admission at 21:00)
Admission fee: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students

Chion-in Temple

  • Zionin
  • 400 Hayashishitacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 10-minute walk from the bus stop "Chionin-mae"
    13-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station
  • Tel.075-531-2111
  • No parking
    *It is not possible to come to the mountain by passenger car.

  • https://www.instagram.com/chion_in/
  • https://www.chion-in.or.jp/

  • [Normal visit]
    Hours: Yuzen-en 9:00-16:00, Hojo Garden 9:00-15:50
    * Common ticket sales ~ 15:20
    *Gate closes at 16:30
    *Opening and closing times vary depending on the month (changes due to New Year holidays and events)
    admission fee
    Yuzen-en / Adults 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 150 yen
    Hojo Garden/adults 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
    Common garden ticket / adults 500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 250 yen
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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