Konkai-Komyoji Temple
Konkai-Komyoji Temple, commonly called Kurodani, is the head temple of the Jodo sect, set on a hill at 121 Kurodani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. The temple gate and grounds command views over the city. Its 2026 autumn special opening runs 13 November to 6 December, opening the Mieido Hall, Ohojo Hall, garden, and the Sanmon gate tower. Daytime visits need no reservation; a two-site combination ticket is ¥1,600 for adults and ¥800 for elementary school students.
Before you go
Konkai-Komyoji is the head temple of the Jodo sect, known as Kurodani, at 121 Kurodani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8331. Set on high ground, the temple says its gate offers panoramic city views, reaching as far as Abeno Harukas in Osaka on clear days.
- Autumn special opening (13 November–6 December 2026): the Mieido Hall, Ohojo Hall, garden, and Sanmon gate tower are open, 10:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00).
- Shiun Garden, a dry landscape garden expressing the life of Honen, is fine with autumn leaves.
- The Mieido Hall enshrines the Kibi Kannon (Important Cultural Property) and a Monju Bosatsu attributed to Unkei.
- The Ohojo Hall shows its trick tiger fusuma paintings; traditional instruments (koto, shinobue) are played daily at 13:00, 13:45, and 14:45 (15–20 minutes each).
- Getting there
- 10 minutes on foot from the Okazaki-michi stop (city buses 32, 203, 204) or the Higashitennocho stop (bus 5).
- Booking
- No reservation needed for the daytime special opening; reception is in front of the Mieido Hall. Combination ticket for both sites: ¥1,600 adults, ¥800 elementary school students (no group discount). Single site (Mieido/Ohojo/garden or Sanmon): ¥1,000 adults, ¥500 elementary school students (10% off for groups of 15+).
At the end of the Edo period, samurai of the Aizu domain made the temple their headquarters; the temple calls itself the temple of the Aizu samurai.
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Do I need a reservation?
No, for the daytime special opening (official). Guided tours require booking.
How long does a visit take?
About 60 minutes for the halls and garden, about 90 with the gate (official).
Is there parking?
A 73-space paid lot sits below the Sanmon gate; no bus parking (official).
Are goshuin temple stamps available?
Yes, at the Mieido Hall 9:00–16:00, handwritten and printed (official).