Hyakumanben Chion-ji

The extensive temple complex includes several wooden structures, prayer halls, meditation spaces, and traditional dry landscape gardens with rocks and gravel.

Established in 947, the temple gained prominence during the Edo period when Emperor Go-Mizunoo designated it as one of the seven main temples of the Pure Land sect.

The temple holds monthly handcraft markets on the 15th, where local artisans display traditional crafts, food items, and seasonal products to numerous visitors.

Located north of Kyoto University, the temple welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM without entrance fees, though cash payments are required.

The temple features a specific ritual where participants use large prayer beads for reciting Buddhist sutras, a practice that influenced the local district name.

Location: Sakyō-ku

Part of: The Twenty-Fifth Reikyo of Dharan Shonin

Address: 京都府京都市左京区田中門前町103

Website: http://chionji.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.03031,135.78081

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19