Sanzen-in Monzeki (Sanzen-in Temple)

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This Buddhist temple’s origin dates back to the Enryaku period (782–806), when the priest Saicho opened a temple in the To-do on Mt. Hiei; the temple moved to its current location in 1871. The temple grounds are filled with historic buildings, including the Ojo Gokuraku-in Hall and reception halls for Imperial and regular guests. The Amida Hall on the south side of the grounds houses a figure of Amitabha flanked by two attendants, a National Treasure. There are numerous other highlights, including the beautiful moss-covered Shuheki-en and Yusei-en gardens. Seasonal flowers and natural beauty can be enjoyed on the temple’s grounds year round, as well, including cherry blossoms in the spring and fall foliage in autumn.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ohararaikouinchou 540 Map
Area: Ohara / Kurama / Kifune Area
Phone: 0757442531
Hours: [Mar.- Oct.]9:00-17:00
[Nov.]8:30-17:00
[Dec.- Feb.]9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [General]700yen
[Junior High school students]400yen
[Elementary school students]150yen
Parking Lot: Not available
※Fee parking lot ManyAvailable nearby
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club, etc.)
*yen Yuzo only
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (but not inside the building)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Go early and enjoy

Reviewed : 2023.05.09

The great thing about Sanzen-in is that each way one looks, the view is different. This visit (not our first) it was a chilly day and we were grateful for the hot tea served. Take your time here...
Highly recommend visiting on weekday because of fewer visitors, quiet atmosphere and seasonal scenery will enchant you

Reviewed : 2023.02.22

建物内も庭園も、厳かながら穏やかな空気に包まれている寺院です。休日や紅葉などの美しい季節の景色を見ることが出来る期間は、多くの参拝者・拝観者による賑わいを見せますが、通常時は参拝客は多くなく、特に閉館間際の時間帯は参道沿いのほとんどの店（茶屋や土産物店）が閉まるため一層参拝客もおらず、静謐な雰囲気が漂います。そのような中、庭園の一つである聚碧園を前に何も考えず座りながら、庭園の樹木の葉擦れの音や...
Beautiful Place to View the Fall Colors

Reviewed : 2022.11.17

The fall colors throughout the temple grounds can be quite striking. We missed the peak by about a week but were still impressed with the beauty of the place. Large amounts of tourists can be a...