Temple · Sakyo
圓光寺
Hours拝観時間 9:00 17:00
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京都市左京区一乗寺小谷町十三番地Open in Google Maps ↗Official site ↗
Enko-ji is a temple located in Ichijoji, northern Kyoto. Its Zen hall served as Japan's only specialized training monastery for Buddhist nuns in the post-Meiji era, and the temple holds a special viewing in autumn.
Before you go
Enko-ji is located at 13 Ichijoji-Kotanicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. Its Zen hall served as Japan's sole specialized monastery for Buddhist nuns during the post-Meiji period.
- Zen Nunnery Hall: A historic meditation hall preserved from its era as Japan's only training monastery for Buddhist nuns.
- Getting there
- Approximately a 15-minute walk from Eizan Railway "Ichijoji Station".
- Booking
- During the Autumn Special Viewing from November 10 to December 10, 2026 (9:00–17:00), entry requires date-specified reservation; admission is ¥1,500 for adults and ¥800 for elementary, junior high, and high school students. Regular visiting hours are 9:00–17:00.
Location & getting there
Updated Oct 20Source ↗ enkouji.jp
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