永観堂

Eikando Temple

In Brief

Buddhist Temple in Northern Higashiyama, Kyoto

9am - 4pm. Varies by season

1000

Allow 60 minutes

No regular closing days

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永観堂

Updated 7 March 2020

About Eikando Temple

Originally a court noble’s villa, Eikando was converted to a buddhist temple in the 9th century. The extensive gardens set along the mountains are an incredibly popular place for seeing Autumn colours.