Description

Said to have been the dwelling of Murasaki Shikibu, Rozan-ji Temple is the temple where “The Tale of Genji” and other novels were written. The Garden of Genji is beautiful with its white sand and moss, and historical materials related to Murasaki Shikibu are on display in the Main Hall. The temple is also famous for its Setsubun celebration, “Oni-Horaku”.

Location Information

Address

397, Kitanobecho, Teramachi-dori Hirokoji-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 602-0852
Nearest Station

Demachiyanagi Station
･ Eizan Dentetsu Eizan Line
11 minutes on foot
Phone Number

075-231-0355

Available languages

only in Japanese
Hours

9:00am - 4:00pm
Closed

None
*May be temporarily closed*We are closed from December 31 to January 2*Closed February 1– 9

Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.

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