Buddhist templeKyoto

Manju-ji

万寿寺

Address: 京都市東山区本町15丁目786

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History

Kyoto City’s historical account dates the temple’s origin to the conversion of an imperial residence into Rokujō Midō in 1097. It moved into the Tōfuku-ji area during 1573–1586. Tofukuji’s Aizendo was moved from Manjuji in 1937.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1097
Foundation
HeianRecorded event
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1937
Building moved to Tōfuku-ji
ShōwaRecorded event
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Explore the grounds

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

Numbered buildings have unconfirmed names and uses.

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

Landmarks on this map

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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

Kyoto City’s area map places the temple on the east side of Honmachi-dōri, south of Sennyūji-michi. This identifies the public-street approach.

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Manju-ji

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History

Timeline

Foundation

Building moved to Tōfuku-ji

Explore the grounds

Building 1

Building 2

Building 3

Visiting information

Getting there