The highlights of Saga's Rikao-in Temple, where you will be refreshed by the karesansui (dry landscape garden) and Buddhist statues.

Leaf KYOTO Introducing the highlights of Saga's [Rokuo-in] where you can wash your mind with dry landscapes and Buddhist statues

2024.5.28

Introducing the highlights of Saga's [Rokuo-in] where you can wash your mind with dry landscapes and Buddhist statues

The founding pagoda of Hodoji Temple, which was built by Yoshimitsu Ashikaga in 1379, is the origin of the temple. Hodo-ji Temple was abolished during the Onin War, but Rokuo-in Temple is said to be the only remaining temple. The principal image of Shaka Nyorai and the ten major disciples have been handed down since the time of its foundation. Among them, the ten major disciples with vivid colors are said to have been made by Unkei.

Contents of this article

1.: The charm of Rokuo-in

2.: The approach to the shrine where you are greeted by beautiful maple trees

3.: A bamboo grove with a cool breeze will open to the public for the first time in 2021

4.: Arashiyama admires gardens with borrowed scenery and fusuma paintings

5.: Numerous historical and valuable Buddhist statues are enshrined

6.: Powerful pines add flavor to the garden

6. Powerful pines add flavor to the garden

A 100-year-old red pine that shows a beautiful shape in the corner of the garden. It was planted by the previous chief priest, and is called "Guwanmatsu" at the temple. You can also see it from the corridor leading from the reception hall to Shodo.

Autumn leaves season information

Best time to visit: Late November to early December

Light up at night
拝観期間／2025年11月21日（金）〜12月14日（日）
拝観時間／17：00～19：30（最終受付／19：00）
※11月30日（日）、12月7日（日）は嵯峨狂言プレミアムDAY（拝観料別途1500円要）
※2025年11月25日（火）には篠笛奏者佐藤和哉氏の演奏会を開催（拝観料別途2000円要）
料金／3500円（速水流お抹茶・鹿王院オリジナル和菓子付き）

Rokuo-in Temple

Rokuouin
24 Sagakitahoricho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
6 minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
Tel.075-861-1645
7 days a week
No parking
https://rokuouin.com
[Normal visit]
Visiting hours/9:00-17:00
Entrance fee/600 yen

PHOTO/Taka Natsumi, Katsuyuki Hatanaka TEXT/Eiko Itakura

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