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Chion-in Temple
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Buddhist templeKyoto

Chion-in Temple

知恩院

Address
京都市東山区林下町400
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History

In 1234 Genchi constructed halls honoring Honen as founding master.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 1234

    Hall construction

    KamakuraRecorded event
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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. Sanmon Gate

    Great wooden gate built in 1621, symbolizing three paths to liberation.

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  2. Hōnen Memorial Hall

    Principal hall enshrining Hōnen’s image, rebuilt in 1639.

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  3. Sutra Repository

    Scripture storehouse containing an octagonal rotating sutra cabinet.

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  4. Amida Hall

    Hall enshrining a seated Amida Buddha, rebuilt in 1910.

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  5. Large Hōjō

    Formal shoin-style hall with rooms decorated by the Kano school.

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  6. Small Hōjō

    Six-room hall distinguished by its monochrome ink paintings.

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  7. Great Bell Tower

    Tower housing the great bell used for major ceremonies and New Year’s Eve.

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  8. Seishi Hall

    Hall dedicated to Seishi Bodhisattva at the birthplace of Chion-in.

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  9. Hōnen Mausoleum

    Mausoleum preserving Hōnen’s remains on the temple’s upper terrace.

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  10. Nuregami Shrine

    Shrine linked to a fox legend and prayers for protection and relationships.

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  11. Hōjō Garden

    Pond garden forming a landscape with the hōjō and Higashiyama hills.

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  12. Yūzen Garden

    Garden honoring Miyazaki Yūzen, combining ponds and dry landscapes.

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  13. Karokuan Tea House

    Tea house associated with the Urasenke school in Yūzen Garden.

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  14. Hakujuan Tea House

    Tea house moved here to mark an abbot’s ninety-ninth year.

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Visiting information

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

Opening hours

Ordinary gates are open 6:00–16:00, with exceptions for specified ceremonies. During Seishido repairs, the mausoleum opens 9:00–16:00.

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