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Chikokuin (Head Temple)
京都市東山区東瓦町964番地
A quiet Buddhist temple featuring a beautiful Japanese garden. It houses exquisite fusuma (sliding screen) paintings and artworks.
What visitors say
As the head temple of the Shingon Chisan sect, the grounds exude a solemn and dignified atmosphere. The site offers abundant artistic highlights, including National Treasure fusuma paintings by the Hasegawa Tōhaku school and a renowned garden praised for its aesthetic appeal to Sen no Rikyū. Visitors are drawn to the tranquil environment that allows for a peaceful visit, featuring a garden that changes with the four seasons and a beautiful approach path adorned with autumn foliage.
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
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