Chion-in in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū founded by Hōnen , who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddhas Western Paradise by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddhas name.
Timings:
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Entry Ticket:
Free
Opens on:
All Days
Other Information:
Type: Buddhist Tample
Built: 1234
Founder: Hōnen
Attractions: Seishido Hal, Miedo Hall, Amidado Hall, Hojo Garden, Yuzen Garden
Address:
400 Rinkacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, 605-8686Phone No.: +81 75-531-2111
143811,Shugakuin Yabusoe
Closest Local Transport:
How to Reach
By Train
Station: Sanjo Station
Frequency: 6 min
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