• Kegon-ji Temple
  • Kegon-ji Temple
  • Kegon-ji Temple
  • Kegon-ji Temple

Kegon-ji Temple

華厳寺

Description

Kegon-ji Temple is part of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism which worships the Dainichi Nyorai. It’s famous as a temple for those who pray for good luck with matchmaking. The temple is sometimes called “Suzumushi-dera Temple” for the bell crickets (Suzumushi) raised on-site, and thus you can hear the chirping of crickets here year-round.

Location Information

  • Address

    31, Matsumurojikecho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 615-8294

  • Nearest Station
    Matsuotaisha Station
    ・ Hankyu-arashiyama Line
    13 minutes on foot
  • Phone Number
    075-381-3830
    Available languages
    only in Japanese
  • Hours
    9:00am - 4:30pm
  • Closed
    None
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.

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