Kegon-ji, Buddhist temple in Nishikyo-ku, Japan
Located in the western part of Kyoto, Kegon-ji features traditional temple architecture with a spacious main hall where visitors gather to hear Buddhist teachings.
Founded in 1723 by Buddhist scholar Hotan on the former site of Saifuku-ji temple, the institution shifted from Kegon school to Rinzai Zen Buddhism in the 1800s.
Inside the temple, monks share Buddhist teachings while serving tea and snacks to visitors, creating an environment for spiritual contemplation and learning.
The temple is accessible through multiple routes, including a 10-minute walk from Matsuo-taisha Station on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line or nearby bus stops.
The temple maintains a year-round population of 50,000 bell crickets, which produce continuous chirping sounds throughout the complex, earning its nickname Suzumushi-dera.
Location: Nishikyō Ward
Inception: 1723
Founders: Hōtan
Address: 京都府京都市西京区松室地家町31
Website: https://suzutera.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.99363,135.68486
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
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