Chion-in Temple - Helpful Travel Guide for Kyoto Visitors


Everything is Chion-in temple complex in Kyoto is on a grand scale.

Chion-in temple complex has many large soaring buildings and spacious courtyards.

The grand san-mon gate serves as the official entrance to the temple complex.

Chion-in is also home to Japan's largest temple bell, cast in 1633 and weighs more than 70 tons.

Chion-in temple complex serves as the headquarters of the Jōdo sect, the largest sect of Buddhism in Japan.

More useful information below in this Chion-in travel guide for visitors to Kyoto, Japan.

 

Chion-in Address

 

400 Rinkacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-8686, Japan

Chion-in address in Japanese: 東山区林下町400

 

Chion-in Admission and Hours

Chion-in Admission Fee :

Grounds: FREE (there is a fee for the Hōjō and Yūzen’en gardens)

Gardens: 300 Yen/ adult

Chion-in Temple Hours :

Grounds : 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, last entry 4pm (Daily)

Temple Hours : 9:00 AM-3:50 PM (Closes at 4:30 PM) [Daily]

 

Getting to Chion-in Temple in Kyoto

 

From JR Kyoto Station to Chion-in in Kyoto :

- Take Bus (Route 206) and get off at the “Chion-in Mae” bus stop.

- Follow signs from the Bus stop.

- Takes about 5 minutes (by walk) to Chion-in Temple


By Kyoto Subway to Chion-in in Kyoto :

- Take Tozai subway line to Higashiyama Station

- Follow signs. Takes about 10 minutes (by walk) from Higashiyama Station Exit.

 

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Chion-in in Kyoto

 

• This is an active temple and many people come to pray so please be respectful when visiting.


• Wear good shoes and bring water as you will be walking a lot.

• Last entry time is 4 pm at Chion-in complex

 

Website

 

In English - Chion-in Official Website

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