Myoshinji Temple

Myoshin-ji Temple is the head temple of the Myoshin-ji School of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism. The temple was originally Hagiwaradono, a detached palace of Emperor Hanazono. The temple has seven halls and 46 temples in the pagoda, and many important cultural properties, gardens designated as historic sites and places of scenic beauty, and temple treasures are preserved here. Date of Establishment: 1337

Information

Name: Myoshinji Temple
妙心寺
Link: Official Site
Address: 1 Myoshinji-cho, Hanazono, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Telephone number: 075-461-5226
Hours of operation: Open to the public (guided tours at 20-minute intervals 12:00-13:00, 12:30 only)
March-October 9:10-16:40
November - February 9:10 - 15:40
Admission fee: Adults 500 yen
Access: 40 min. by city bus from JR Kyoto Sta.
10 min. on foot from JR Hanazono Station (Sagano Line)

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