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Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji Temple
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Buddhist templeKyoto

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji Temple

禅林寺

Address
京都府京都市左京区永観堂町48
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History

Shinsho acquired Fujiwara no Sekio’s former residence for the temple site in 853.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 853

    Site acquisition

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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

  1. Amida Hall

    Hall enshrining the temple’s principal Looking-Back Amida image.

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  2. Hōnen Memorial Hall

    Large hall dedicated to Hōnen, completed in 1912.

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  3. Tahōtō Pagoda

    Two-tiered hillside pagoda with a square base and circular upper story.

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  4. Shaka Hall

    Historic hall also identified as the temple’s hōjō in its official chronology.

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  5. Founder’s Hall

    Founder’s memorial hall below the hillside pagoda.

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  6. Imperial Messenger Gate

    Gate traditionally used to receive messengers from the imperial court.

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  7. Main Gate

    Outer entrance at the beginning of the temple’s visiting route.

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  8. Inner Gate

    Inner entrance leading from the outer approach toward the main halls.

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  9. Hōjō Pond

    Garden pond with an island shrine dedicated to Benzaiten.

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  10. Benzaiten Shrine

    Small Benzaiten shrine on the pond’s island.

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  11. Bell Tower

    Tower housing the temple bell whose sound carries across Higashiyama.

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  12. Sanko Pine

    Named pine known for needles grouped in threes.

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Visiting information

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

Getting there

The temple is about 15 minutes on foot from Keage subway station.

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