Description
The foundation of this Buddhist temple began in 1164 as part of the imperial villa for emperor Go-Shirakawa. It is said that a military leader, Taira no Kiyomori had a hand in its construction. The official name is said to be “Rengeoin”. The span of the main hall is 120 meters, and inside are 1001 thousand-armed Kannon statues, a national treasure said to have been hand-made by the Buddhist image maker from the Kamakura period, Tankei. Each of the 1001 standing statue’s expressions is different, and enshrined at both ends of the building are sculptures of Fujin and Raijin and the Nijuhachibushu (28 attendants of Senju Kannon). All are national treasures. The main southern gate is where the old south gate of Houkouji, built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, used to stand.
Location Information
-
- Address
-
657, Sanjusangendomawaricho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 605-0941
-
- Nearest Station
-
Shichijo Station
・ Keihan Line
7 minutes on foot
-
- Phone Number
-
075-561-0467Available languagesonly in Japanese
-
- Hours
-
8:00am - 4:30pm
*Open from 9:00 to 15:30 from November 16 to March
-
- Closed
- None
Recommended Spots in Area
- Visiting
- Eating
- Shopping
- Lodgings
-
Ninen-zakaGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHistorical Places
-
Chion-in TempleGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleTemples
-
Kenninji TempleGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleTemples
-
Kiyomizu-dera TempleGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleTemples
-
Honno-ji TempleNijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial PalaceTemples
-
Nishiki Market Shopping DistrictGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Sightseeing
-
Kaden Kyoame Gion KoishiGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Cafes and Sweets
-
Shichijo Kanshundo ShazakissaKyoto Station, To-ji TempleOther Cafes and Sweets
-
Gionjaya Tabanenoshi ShinkyogokuGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Cafes and Sweets
-
Bunnosuke Chaya HontenGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Cafes and Sweets
-
Sushi Tamahime KYOTOKyoto Station, To-ji TempleJapanese cuisine
-
Gion Kinana HontenGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Cafes and Sweets
-
MUSASHI JAPAN Kyoto Sanjo Knife ShopGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHousehold Goods Stores
-
JIKKO Cutlery PontochoGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHousehold Goods Stores
-
Japan Culture & Character Shop Guf Kyoto storeGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleGift Shops
-
JR KYOTO ISETANKyoto Station, To-ji TempleDepartment Stores
-
MUSASHI JAPAN Kyoto Kawaramachi Knife ShopGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHousehold Goods Stores
-
MUSASHI JAPAN Kyoto Shijo Knife ShopGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHousehold Goods Stores
-
Hotel Bell KyotoKyoto Station, To-ji TempleHotels
-
Six Senses KyotoKyoto Station, To-ji TempleHotels
-
MarufukuroKyoto Station, To-ji TempleHotels
-
Rinn Hostel MiyagawachoGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleEconomy Hotels
-
Rinn Kyoto Gion ShinbashiGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHotels
-
Sumiya RyokanNijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial PalaceRyokan