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Kyoto, Kyoto / 永観堂

禅林寺・Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple

Formally Zenrin-ji, founded in 853 by the monk Shinsho, a disciple of Kobo Daishi, on the villa of Fujiwara no Sekio, and long celebrated as "Eikando of the maple leaves" for more than 1,100 years. It began as a temple of esoteric Buddhism and later became a Pure Land temple; the monk Eikan (1033-1111), from whom it takes its popular name, ran a clinic for the poor here. Its principal image is the "Mikaeri Amida", a Buddha looking back over its shoulder.

Location

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Last official check

20 Oct 2026

Traveler reports

0

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Next scheduled check

18 Jan 2027

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Getting there
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Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Has closing days (see below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

Regular entry 9:00-16:00 (gates close 17:00). Same hours during the autumn treasure exhibition (Nov 11 to Dec 6, 2026); evening illumination (Nov 20 to Dec 6, 2026) 17:30-20:30 (gates close 21:00).

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Closed

Open every day outside the autumn exhibition period.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Admission

Regular: adults 1,000 yen, university and vocational students 800 yen, junior high and high school students 600 yen, elementary 200 yen (groups of 30+: 800 / 700 / 500 / 200 yen). Autumn treasure exhibition 1,500 yen for adults; illumination 1,000 yen (junior high and older). Discounts with a disability certificate.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Getting there

City bus 5 from JR Kyoto Station or Keihan Sanjo to Nanzenji-Eikando-michi, then 3 minutes on foot; or 15 minutes on foot from Keage Station (Tozai subway line).

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Parking

Parking is available outside the autumn exhibition, but space is limited; no parking outside visiting hours. Tour buses cannot enter the grounds.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
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Official site: https://www.eikando.or.jp/

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Crowds

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During the autumn exhibition, especially late November, very large crowds are expected and entry to the halls is limited (ticket sales may close early). The daytime exhibition and the illumination are separate sessions.Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site

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Visiting respectfully

  • RulesNo eating, drinking or smoking in the grounds.Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site

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