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Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto

4.7

#8 of 564 in Historic Sites in Kyoto

Landmark Religious Site

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Eikando Zenrinji Temple provides a contemplative natural environment for the worshippers, monks, and tourists who pay visits to meditate and offer daily prayers. This Buddhist temple of the Jodu-shu sect dates back to the turn of the 10th century and has been gradually built and rebuilt over the centuries. Climb the temple's tower to appreciate the best views of landscaped raked-sand gardens and Japanese maple trees. Don't miss the famous Amida Buddha statue, which allegedly looked over its shoulder at a slow-moving monk during a ritual in 1082 and stayed in that position ever since. Make Eikando Zenrinji Temple a part of your Kyoto vacation plans using our Kyoto visit planner.

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• By OOEA1

  人々でごった返していました．紅葉はきれいでしたが，野にあってこそ風情があるような気がしました．べらぼうな見学料にもかかわらず坊主の姿は皆無でした（このようなことは観光寺に共通することなんですがね）．  more »

  Was crowded with people. I had a old foliage was beautiful, but only in the field. Despite the ruinous admission none at all shaved up did (such as tourism Temple in common what is that?).
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• By Peonia43

  どの季節にいっても見ごたえのある庭園と、派手さ・華やかさの対角を行くお堂。多宝塔まで登って眺める京都の景色が大好きです。晴れの日はもちろん、雨の日も長居が心地よい場所です。  more »

  The temple go to the opposite corner of the garden is spectacular in any season, and glitz and glamour. Love the views of Kyoto offers up two-storied pagoda. Sunny day is, of course, even on a rainy day stay comfortable place.
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