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Bishamon-do Temple

毘沙門堂

Description

Bishamon-do Temple is a Tendai sect Buddhist temple where Bishamon is worshipped. It is a monzeki temple, a temple with strong ties to the imperial household. The main hall is constructed with Karamon and Deva gates in the same way Nikko Tosho-gu Shrine was built. It is home to many treasures including various articles connected to the imperial household such as Fusuma paintings.

Location Information

  • Address

    18, Anshuinariyamacho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 607-8003

  • Nearest Station
    Yamashina Station
    ・ JR Kosei Line
    ・ JR Tokaido Line
    ・ JR Biwako Line
    15 minutes on foot
  • Phone Number
    075-581-0328
    Available languages
    only in Japanese
  • Hours
    8:30am - 5:00pm
    *Open until 16:30 from December to February
  • Closed
    None
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.

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