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Shokokuji Temple

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A famous Zen temple in Imadegawa [Shokokuji]

Shokoku-ji is the main temple of the Shokoku-ji sect of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. It is said to have been built at the same time as Rokuonji Temple by Yoshimitsu, the third shogun of Ashikaga. The Hatto, which stands almost in the center of the temple precincts, is designated as an Important Cultural Property as the oldest Buddhist temple building in Japan. The banryu-zu, a dragon with a stern face drawn on the ceiling of the hall, is also famous.
The highlight is the Karesansui Kaisando Garden, which is open to the public for special viewing only during the fall foliage season. In addition, maples and ginkgo trees are colored vividly here and there in the wide precincts.

Shokokuji Temple

Image courtesy of Shokokuji Temple (All copyrights to this image belong to Shokokuji Temple. Please refrain from reprinting or using without permission.)

Shokokuji Temple

Image courtesy of Shokokuji Temple (All copyrights to this image belong to Shokokuji Temple. Please refrain from reprinting or using without permission.)

Autumn leaves season information

  • Best time to see/usually mid-November to early December
    Shokokuji Temple Autumn Special Viewing
    Period of visitation: September 25 (Wed) - December 15 (Sun), 2024
    *No viewing from October 18 (Fri.) to 21 (Mon.).
    Hours: 10:00-16:30 (last admission at 16:00)
    *Some viewing hours may change on October 3 (Thu.) to 5 (Sat.) and December 8 (Sun.) due to Buddhist services and events.
    Admission: ¥800 for adults, ¥700 for those aged 65 and over and junior high and high school students, ¥400 for elementary school students

Shokokuji Temple

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  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kamigyo Ward, Imadegawa-dori, Karasuma Higashiiru
  • 5 minutes walk from Subway Karasuma Line "Imadegawa Station"
  • Tel.075-231-0301
  • No parking
  • http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/

  • [Normal visit]
    Free to enter the precincts *The hall is open to the public only during special visits
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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