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Myoshin-ji Temple

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Introduction Myoshin-ji Temple was established in 1337 as the head temple of the Myoshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism. Spanning 500 meters in length and 400 meters in width, it covers a vast area and was once the detached palace of Emperor Go-Kameyama. From the south, the Sanmon (main gate), Butsuden (Buddha Hall), Hatto (Dharma Hall), and Karamon (Chinese-style gate) stand in sequence. The temple grounds house 47 pagodas, three of which are open to the public. Transportation …

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Myoshin-ji Temple

Introduction

Myoshin-ji Temple was established in 1337 as the head temple of the Myoshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism. Spanning 500 meters in length and 400 meters in width, it covers a vast area and was once the detached palace of Emperor Go-Kameyama. From the south, the Sanmon (main gate), Butsuden (Buddha Hall), Hatto (Dharma Hall), and Karamon (Chinese-style gate) stand in sequence. The temple grounds house 47 pagodas, three of which are open to the public. Transportation

Take the JR train to Kacho Station and walk for about 5 minutes; take a city-operated bus or Kyoto bus to Myoshin-ji-mae Station and walk for about 3 minutes; take the Keifuku Electric Railway to Myoshin-ji Station and walk for about 5 minutes.

Kyoto, Japan