Chion-in

The main hall of Chion-in Temple exhibits traditional Japanese architectural elements with extensive gold decorations and intricate wooden carvings throughout its interior.

Founded in 1175 by Buddhist monk Honen, Chion-in Temple became the headquarters of the Jodo Buddhist sect in 1523 under significant patronage from the Tokugawa shogunate.

The temple maintains its position as the principal temple of Jodo Buddhism, where monks perform daily ceremonies and maintain traditional Buddhist practices.

Visitors can access Chion-in Temple via an 8-minute walk from Higashiyama Station, with the grounds open daily from 9:00 to 16:00 and separate fees for garden areas.

The temple houses Japan's largest wooden gate, measuring 24 meters in height and 50 meters in width, constructed in 1621 using 70,000 roof tiles.

Location: Higashiyama-ku

Inception: 1175

Founders: Hōnen, Genchi

Part of: The Twenty-Fifth Reikyo of Dharan Shonin

Address: 京都府京都市東山区新橋通大和大路東入三丁目林下町400

Website: https://chion-in.or.jp/en

GPS coordinates: 35.00521,135.78340

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43