知恩院

Chionin Temple

Chion-in Sanmon by Marcin Chady CC BY

In Brief

Buddhist Temple in Southern Higashiyama, Kyoto

9am - 3:20pm

500

Allow 90 minutes

No regular closing days

Official Site

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Updated 7 March 2020

About Chionin Temple

Head temple of one of Japan’s popular Buddhist sects, and home to Japan’s largest wooden gate. Includes two spectacular gardens - the Hojo Garden dating back to the 17th century, and the more modern Yuzen Garden.

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Chionin Temple

In Brief

About Chionin Temple

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