真正極楽寺 真如堂

Before you go

Shinnyo-do is located at 82 Jodoji-Shinnyocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. The temple preserves the Nehan-no-niwa dry landscape garden borrowing the scenery of the thirty-six peaks of Higashiyama, as well as the modern Zui'en-no-niwa garden. An annual special viewing of the standing wooden Amida Nyorai statue takes place on November 15.

• Nehan-no-niwa and Zui'en-no-niwa: A dry landscape garden borrowing the Higashiyama mountain ridge, accompanied by the contemporary Zui'en-no-niwa garden.
• Special Viewing of Amida Nyorai: The once-a-year unveiling of the sacred standing wooden Amida Nyorai statue on November 15.

Getting there

Approximately an 8-minute walk from City Bus "Shinnyodo-mae" or "Kinrin Shako-mae" stop.

Booking

Regular visiting hours are 9:00–16:00 (reception closes at 15:45). Between November 18 and December 7, 2026, precinct admission is ¥500; admission to the Main Hall and Shoin is an additional ¥500.