Kyoto City? Temples and Shrines List ?
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Kyoto City spot
Chisyakuin temple (Kyoto) : Garden, Hall, Art, and Events
Chishakuin was originally located in Wakayama, but was burned down by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and rebuilt in Kyoto in 1601. It is currently the head temple of the Shingon sect Chizan school of Buddhism, which brings together over 3,000 temples. You can see a beautiful Japanese garden and national treasure wall paintings. -
Kyoto City spot
Chionin temple (Kyoto) : Huge sanmon, main hall, and hidden gem
Chionin Temple began in 1175 when the monk Honen built a hermitage there. It is now a huge temple and is the head temple of the Jodo sect. There are two Japanese national treasure buildings within the temple grounds. Services are held here every morning and you can attend. -
Kyoto City spot
Chionin temple (Kyoto) : Morning service in the National Treasure Main Hall
Chionin Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect. Morning services are held every morning from 6:30 am. No reservations are required and anyone can attend as long as they arrive at the start time. I was allowed to enter the inner sanctuary of the Mieido Hall, which is normally off-limits.
