Enkō-ji, Buddhist temple in Ichijōji district, Kyoto, Japan
Located in Sakyō-ku, Enkō-ji Temple features traditional architecture, rock arrangements, carefully maintained gardens, meditation halls, and a large pond in its grounds.
The temple was founded in 1601 by Buddhist monk San'yō Genkitsu with support from Tokugawa Ieyasu, initially operating as a printing facility for Confucian texts.
The temple maintains regular meditation sessions, traditional Buddhist ceremonies, and displays important artifacts that represent Japanese religious practices through centuries.
Visitors can access the temple grounds between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with admission fees of 500 yen for adults and reduced rates for students.
The temple contains a burial site holding a tooth of Tokugawa Ieyasu, making it an important historical connection to Japan's feudal period.
Location: Sakyō-ku
Inception: 1601
Founders: San'yō Genkitsu, Tokugawa Ieyasu
Fee: Yes
Address: 京都市左京区一乗寺小谷町十三番地
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Domingo 09:00-17:00
Phone: +81757818025
Email: keikan-enkouji@nifty.com
Website: http://enkouji.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.04509,135.79704
Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:01
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