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Manshu-in Temple
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Buddhist templeKyoto

Manshu-in Temple

曼殊院

Address
京都市左京区一乗寺竹ノ内町42
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History

Prince Ryosho moved Manshuin to its present site and constructed its buildings in 1656.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 1656

    Relocation

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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. Great Shoin

    The historic reception building now serves as the main hall.

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  2. Small Shoin

    An Edo-period reception building with decorated rooms.

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  3. Upper Kitchen

    Part of the temple’s historic kitchen quarters.

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  4. Kuri

    The temple kitchen serves as today’s everyday entrance.

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  5. Great Reception Entrance

    The entrance has a carriage porch and raised platform.

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  6. Hassoken Tea Room

    A historic tea room with eight windows.

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  7. Imperial Envoy Gate

    The main ceremonial gate faces west above stone steps.

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  8. Karamon Gate

    A curved-gable gate beside the reception entrance.

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  9. Shinden

    The rebuilt hall honours emperors and imperial family members.

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  10. Tenmangu Shrine

    Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

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  11. Benten Shrine

    Dedicated to Benzaiten.

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  12. Moki Fuboku Garden

    One of the temple’s named gardens.

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  13. Shoin Garden

    The garden adjoins the reception buildings.

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Visiting information

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Opening hours

Viewing runs 9:00–17:00, with reception ending at 16:30.

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