Shorenin Temple
Hours
9:00〜17:00（16:30受付終了）
京都市東山区粟田口三条坊町Open in Google Maps ↗Official site ↗
Shoren-in Monzeki is a Tendai Buddhist temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district. It is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect, whose head priests traditionally came from the imperial family. Its detached precinct, Shogunzuka Dainichi-do, has observatories overlooking the whole city of Kyoto. Check the official website for hours and admission.
Before you go
Shoren-in Monzeki stands at 69-1 Awataguchi Sanjobo-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. According to the temple, it is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto, whose head priests originally belonged to the imperial family.
- One of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect; its head priests traditionally came from the imperial family (official).
- Its detached Shogunzuka Dainichi-do precinct has two observatories overlooking the whole city of Kyoto, plus a garden for the four seasons (official).
- Getting there
- Not published by the temple; check the official website.
- Booking
- Hours and admission fees are not confirmed here; see the official website.
What is a Monzeki temple?
A temple whose head priests traditionally came from the imperial family or regent houses; Shoren-in is one of the Tendai sect's five Monzeki temples (official).
Is there information in English?
Yes, the temple has an official English page.
Do I need a reservation to visit?
Not stated by the temple; check the official website.
Sources Shoren-in Monzeki official site · Shorenin Temple (official English)
Location & getting there
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