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Chion-in
京都市東山区林下町４００
A Jodo sect Buddhist temple built in the 17th century. It features a garden and hosts various ceremonies and memorial services.
What visitors say
The vast temple grounds feature a majestic Sanmon (threefold gate) and impressive architecture, allowing for a quiet visit in a serene atmosphere. The interior of the main hall is a solemn space where visitors are required to worship in the seiza (formal sitting) position. The site includes steep stairs and uneven steps, but the cobblestone slope near the back gate offers a view overlooking central Kyoto.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:00
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (New Year's First Visit) and Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve Bell)
The head temple of the Jodo sect. Renowned for its 'Joya no Kane', one of the largest bronze bells in Japan.
The head temple of the Jodo sect. It is famous for the 'Joya no Kane' (New Year's Eve Bell), one of the largest bronze bells in Japan, which is struck by monks on New Year's Eve. The temple is bustling with visitors for Hatsumode (New Year's first visit) after the new year begins.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Head temple of the Jodo sect
- ・One of the largest bronze bells in Japan
- ・Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve Bell)
- April 18-25Goki Taikai (Memorial Service for the Founder)
The most important memorial service honoring the legacy of the founder, Honen Shonin.
From April 18 to 25, the most important memorial service at Chion-in is held to honor the legacy of the founder, Honen Shonin.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Honoring Honen Shonin
- ・The most important memorial service
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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