Chion-in Address |
400 Rinkacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-8686, Japan Chion-in address in Japanese: 東山区林下町400 |
Chion-in Admission and Hours | Chion-in Admission Fee : Grounds: FREE (there is a fee for the Hōjō and Yūzen’en gardens) Gardens: 300 Yen/ adult Chion-in Temple Hours : Grounds : 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, last entry 4pm (Daily) Temple Hours : 9:00 AM-3:50 PM (Closes at 4:30 PM) [Daily] |
Getting to Chion-in Temple in Kyoto |
From JR Kyoto Station to Chion-in in Kyoto : - Take Bus (Route 206) and get off at the “Chion-in Mae” bus stop. - Follow signs from the Bus stop. - Takes about 5 minutes (by walk) to Chion-in Temple
- Take Tozai subway line to Higashiyama Station - Follow signs. Takes about 10 minutes (by walk) from Higashiyama Station Exit. |
Recommendation and Tips for visiting Chion-in in Kyoto |
• This is an active temple and many people come to pray so please be respectful when visiting.
• Last entry time is 4 pm at Chion-in complex |
Website |
In English - Chion-in Official Website |
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