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Shorenin Monzeki

Shorenin Monzeki

This is one of the three monzeki monasteries of Enryakuji Temple, a Tendai sect monzeki temple. It is one of the three monzeki of Enryakuji Temple. It is deeply connected with the imperial family and was once used as a temporary imperial palace, so it has high prestige. The huge camphor tree and the garden are magnificent. Date of construction: Heian period (794-1192)

Information

Name: Shorenin Monzeki
青蓮院門跡
Link: Official Site
Address: 69-1 Sanjobo-cho, Awataguchi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone number: 075-561-2345
Hours of operation: 9:00-17:00
Admission fee: Adults 500 yen
Access: 25 min. by city bus from JR Kyoto Stn.

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