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Mibu-dera

壬生寺

Address: 京都市中京区壬生梛ノ宮町31

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History

Kaiken founded Mibudera in 991.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

991
Foundation
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About the era labels

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Great Nenbutsu Hall
Mibu Kyogen is performed on the upper floor.
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Water-pouring Jizo Hall
Visitors pour water over the stone Jizo image.
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Amida Hall
The hall enshrines the Amida triad.
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Bell Tower
The bell tower was rebuilt in 1851.
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Thousand Buddha Tower
A conical tower displays a thousand stone Buddhas.
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Chuin
A subtemple enshrining Eleven-headed Kannon.
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Benten Hall
The hall enshrines Benzaiten.
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Mifukugawa Inari
A vermilion hall dedicated to Inari.
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Temple Office
The office receives pilgrimage-stamp requests.
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Kondo Isami Bust
A bust of the Shinsengumi commander.
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Main Hall
The principal hall stands at the western end of the court.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Access & etiquette

Large buses cannot enter the narrow approach roads; visitors are encouraged to use public transport because parking is limited.

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Mibu-dera

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History

Timeline

Foundation

Explore the grounds

Great Nenbutsu Hall

Water-pouring Jizo Hall

Amida Hall

Bell Tower

Thousand Buddha Tower

Chuin

Benten Hall

Mifukugawa Inari

Temple Office

Kondo Isami Bust

Main Hall

Visiting information

Access & etiquette