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Enkō-ji
〒606-8147 京都府京都市左京区一乗寺小谷町１３
A temple of the Nanzen-ji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, Enkō-ji is historically significant for its printing operations using Japan's oldest wooden movable type, established by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is also renowned as a famous spot for viewing autumn foliage.
History
Established in 1601 CE (Keichō 6) as the Fushimi Gakkō Enkō-ji (Fushimi School Enkō-ji) by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the temple later moved within the grounds of Sōkoku-ji and was relocated to its current site in 1667 CE (Kanbun 7). From the Meiji era until recent times, it served as Japan's only and oldest training center for nuns.
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What visitors say
Visitors can enjoy a serene atmosphere and appreciate the dramatic 'Hontei' (Rushing Dragon Garden), a karesansui (dry landscape) garden featuring a dragon motif, and the 'Jūgyū no Niwa' (Garden of the Ten Oxen), which offers a beautiful contrast of greenery and moss. The melodic tones of the suikinkutsu (water chime) and the coolness of the bamboo grove are also popular attractions, with the temple being particularly crowded during the autumn foliage season. Please note that access by car requires caution due to narrow roads.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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