Daihonzan Myoshin-ji Temple

The head temple of the roughly 3,400 Rinzai Myoshin Buddhist temples nationwide, located in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. The temple, once an imperial villa, was opened as a Zen temple in 1337 per the wishes of Emperor Hanazono. Thereafter, the temple prospered under the cordial worship of daimyos from the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans. The temple is also veritably surrounded by 46 sub temples such as the lecture hall as well as the triple temple gate and sanctum, Important Cultural Properties. The temple bell, National Treasure, is the oldest bell in Japan to be inscribed with date it was crafted. The temple also houses numerous treasures and the Image of a Dragon and Clouds by Kano Tan’yu on the ceiling of the lecture hall is a must-see.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Hanazonomyoushinjichou 64 Map
Area: Uzumasa / Hanazono Area
Phone: 0754615226
Hours: [Dharma Hall, Ceiling Cloud Dragon, Temple Bell, Okuraura] 9:00-12:00/13:00-15:30 (16:00 Gates shut )
Closed: Irregular holidays
Fees: [Let's Hall, Ceiling Cloud Dragon, Temple Bell, Okura] Adults700yen, Children400yen
Parking Lot: Available(80spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available