7 recommended temples in Kyoto! Here are some temples to keep in mind when sightseeing in Kyoto!
2021-06-16 Management office
If you are sightseeing in Kyoto, we would like to introduce some temples that we highly recommend you to visit. From scenery you have seen somewhere someday to temples you have been curious about, some of them are only available for sightseeing in Kyoto, so please refer to them when sightseeing in Kyoto.
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Kiyosuji Temple
There is a saying that goes, "Jump off the stage at Kiyomizu," and this saying comes from Kiyomizudera Temple. The Kiyomizu-no-butai was built without using any nails. It is about 12 meters high and offers a spectacular view. In the old days, it was said that if you jumped off the stage of Kiyomizu and lived, your wish would come true, and even if you died, you would go to paradise. So many people really jumped off the stage that the term "jumping off the stage of Kiyomizu" was coined.
Zuigu-do offers a tour of the temple's interior, and there is much to see and do at this temple.
Niomon gate light-up also
The Niomon Gate and the three-story pagoda are also must-sees. Depending on the season, they are sometimes lit up, so you will be lucky if you happen to be there when they are lit up. By all means, go to see them at night. Also, if you go at dusk, you can see the sunset from the gate. You will be able to take pictures of the spectacular view.
"Facility Information "
Name: Kiyomizu Temple (Kiyomizu-dera)
Address: 〒605-0862 Shimizu 294, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-551-1234
Hours: 6:00 - 18:00 (until 18:30 in July and August)
Budget: Adults 400 yen / Children 200 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and equipment: once seen or heard of
URL： https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/
Kinkakuji Temple
The building called Shariden retains a strong image of Kinkakuji.
Many people may recall it as a set of golden buildings and the Kinkakuji Temple reflected in the Kagamiko Pond in front of them.
This building was once destroyed by arson in 1950, but was beautifully rebuilt in 1955 at a cost of 700 million yen. Was it jealous of the too beautiful Kinkakuji Temple?
It's also about looking at it from different angles.
The garden of Kinkakuji Temple is also wonderful, so we recommend taking pictures from various angles while strolling around. It shows various expressions depending on the season, so you will never get tired of looking at it. It is breathtaking to see how beautiful it looks with the calm lake.
It is also registered as a World Heritage site.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kinkakuji Temple
Address: 1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Phone number: 075-461-0013
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
I give the calculation: adults 400 yen / elementary and middle school students 300 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: It is recommended to see the famous sightseeing spot Kinkakuji Temple, which is a World Heritage Site, together with Kagamiko Pond.
URL： https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/Yongan Temple
This is another temple that many people say they have seen pictures of, even if they do not know the name.
This world-famous stone garden uses stones to represent the flow of water. There are 15 stones in total, and the reason why there are 15 stones in total is still unknown. The reason why there are 15 stones in total has not yet been determined.
It is also close to Kinkakuji Temple, so if you go sightseeing at Kinkakuji Temple, please come around with us.
The gardens are magnificent.
The manicured gardens are stunning and breathtaking. The moss-covered stones and trees carry a sacred air that makes you want to stay here forever.
This is also a great place to experience the four seasons, and is recommended in all seasons.
Tea rooms and other facilities are also open to the public and should be visited together.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Ryoanji Temple
Address: 13, Ryoanji Goryonoshita-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8001, Japan
Phone number: 075-463-2216
Hours: Mar-Nov 8am-5pm Dec-Feb 8:30am-4:30pm
I give the calculation: adults 500 yen / middle school students 300 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The temple is famous for its stone garden, but the garden is also magnificent. Please take a walk in the garden.
URL： http://www.ryoanji.jp/top.html
Higashiji
It is also a World Heritage site, and is famous as a sightseeing spot that is close to JR Kyoto Station. The five-story pagoda, which is also a national treasure, is especially famous and looks very beautiful when viewed from a short distance away.
It is 55 meters high, so if you stay at a hotel near Kyoto Station, you may be able to see this five-story pagoda from the window. There is a circular garden, which is also a must-see! The wonderful garden spreads out, and there is a sense of air that makes you take a deep breath.
Lots to see and do! Maybe your wish will come true!
There are many things to see inside, but the stone statue of the monument of Zonsho Darani in Bishamondo has been the topic of particular interest recently. It is said that if you wipe the child of the dragon with a cloth called "Manpyo Nugui" and wipe yourself as well, the bad part of your body will be cured. It is also good to wipe the place that has not been feeling well recently or has been bothering you for a long time and ask it to be cured.
Please take a walk around To-ji Temple, which has many things to see and do. An antique market is held on the 21st of every month, with over 1,200 vendors.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Toji Temple
Address: 1 Kujo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan
Phone number: 075-691-3325
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Budget: 500 yen for both Kondo and Kodo/500 yen for Kanchiin/800 yen for all visits
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Toji Temple is located near JR Kyoto Station, famous for its five-story pagoda. There are many sights to see, including a beautiful garden.
URL: https://toji.or.jp/
Tianlong Temple
Tenryuji Temple in Arashiyama is another World Heritage-listed temple. It has a beautiful garden, with a pond garden with Arashiyama in the background, which is breathtaking during the season of autumn foliage. Take a stroll through the garden to experience the changing seasons.
This temple has become popular for its vegetarian cuisine. It is a healthy dish that allows you to experience one of the practices of Zen Buddhism, which is to eat.
The view from inside the room is also excellent
The view of the Sogen Pond Garden seen from the veranda of the large hojo room, which is open to the public, is also recommended.
In addition, the land is relatively prone to snow, so snow-covered gardens can be seen, creating a truly beautiful scene. It is also often used as a movie location.
The view in the early morning, when no one is around, is also very picturesque.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Tenryuji Temple
Address: 68 Sagano-baba-cho, Tenryuji, Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8385, Japan
Phone number: 075-881-1235
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
I give the calculation: adults 500 yen / elementary and middle school students 300 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: You can enjoy vegetarian cuisine at Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage Site with its extensive Sogenchi Pond Garden.
URL： http://www.tenryuji.com/
Anmaji Temple
Kuramadera Temple, with its 1,200-year history, is actually a temple where the legend of the tengu, or "heavenly goblin," remains.
For this reason, many tengu can be seen in the temple. Tengu are monsters that have divine powers and can fly freely.
It is a bit of a long walk, but there is the only cable car in Japan operated by the temple, which runs 207 meters in 2 minutes. The cable car is recommended for those who do not like to take a little detour or have trouble with bad footholds. The fee is 200 yen one way in the form of a donation. The gardens here are also stunning, so those who can afford to walk are encouraged to do so.
Tengu Omikuji will be a key ring
A tengu omikuji is stuck behind the omikuji, and after the omikuji is removed, it becomes a key chain as it is. The Omotesando Avenue is lined with vegetarian food stores, restaurants, and souvenir shops, making it an enjoyable sightseeing area.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kuramadera Temple
Address: 1074 Kurama Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 601-1111, Japan
Phone number: 075-741-2003
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Budget: 300 yen as Aizan fee / 200 yen as cable car donation
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: You can love tengu and gardens at Kuramadera Temple, where the legend of the tengu remains.
URL： https://www.kuramadera.or.jp/
dasabhumi (forty-first to fiftieth stages in the development of a bodhisattva)
It is also known as Naruhira-dera Temple, the place where the Heian-period priest Urahara no Narihira is said to have spent the last years of his life.
It is famous for the weeping cherry tree starved in the courtyard, which is 200 years old. The structure of the courtyard has been incorporated into the current Japanese architecture. There is a garden with seasonal cherry trees and water lilies, which can be enjoyed in various ways, such as strolling through the garden using the crossing corridor.
Jurinji Temple is an effective temple for child bearing and love maturity.
It is a stunning sight when you lie down on it!
The courtyard is said to be a garden of three directions, each with a different view from three different angles: standing, sitting, and lying down.
The main hall has a rounded roof in the shape of a palanquin. It is an important cultural property of Kyoto.
Cherry blossom season is nice, but fresh greenery and autumn leaves are also recommended.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Jyurinji Temple
Address: 481, Oharano Koshio-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 610-1133, Japan
Phone number: 075-331-0154
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Budget: 400 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The temple is nationally famous for the cherry blossoms in the courtyard, and visitors can enjoy a three-sided fusen garden.
URL： http://narihiratera.seesaa.net/
summary
Many of Kyoto's temples are national treasures, world heritage sites, or important cultural properties.
Kyoto temples have a set of gardens. One way to enjoy these gardens is to stroll through them. Take the time to enjoy Japanese gardens, which can only be found in Japan.
Cherry blossom season is the best time to visit, but all Japanese gardens have their own charms in each of the four seasons, and I am sure you will be able to see wonderful scenery. We hope you will enjoy a memorable trip to Kyoto.
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