Eikando Zenrin-ji

Eikando Zenrin-ji is a buddhist temple Kyoto located in Japan.

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  • Phone

    +81 75-761-0007

  • Website

    eikando.or.jp

  • Type

    Buddhist Temple

Address

左京区永観堂町48 Kyoto , Kyōto 606-8445 Japan

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Keywords:

autumn colours gardens hot green tea architecture quiet comfortable scenic views flowers Japanese maple temple mountains trees lines crowded
Eric Dallemagne

The Eikan-do temple was my favorite in Kyoto. Although it is known for its spectacular grounds being colored by the autumn leaves, we visited it during the summer. It was still very pretty.

Christine ????

The best temple I'd like to recommend. Though admission fee is the highest as ¥1,000 among other major temples , but obviously truly worth it. No regret. In my case, even better than Kiyomizudera.

Lisa Starbucks

It's very peaceful and you can enter the temple and its walkways. Hence this temple is really more about the worship rather than its gardens etc. Loved it!

Mika

My favorite temple in Japan. large and peaceful . The Mikaeri Amida is in an unusual pose of looking backwards over his shoulder. It is said that he is waiting for those people left behind.

Vincent Tan

If you are fortunate enough to catch the autumn colours at their peak the night illumination is gorgeous beyond belief

Fluying ✅

Amazing temple with great maple tree gardens . A must see in autumn.

K B

One of the best temples for autumn colors. You’ll be amazed (but of course you won’t be the only one there - so crowded but worth it)

Jun W

Peaceful and comfortable to walk during the night, very pretty when light reflect from different colors of maple leaves.

Eric Pearce

This is off the beaten path but I loved this quiet little spot hidden on the mountain side.

jansen c

Amazing autumn colours here, don't miss it

Mini Kiang

My favorite temple in Kyoto! The view at the bridge is priceless.

Stephanie Chen

Grab a free tea and have a seat

Yodpha Busayasakul

Must visit during Autumn

Kinga Szabo

Really enjoyed my hot green tea in the zen garden

Andrea Pizzamiglio

Imperdibile!

David Calhoun

Romaji: Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji

通称は永観堂。浄土宗西山禅林寺派の総本山であり、山号は聖衆来迎山 。開創は仁寿3年 (853年) 開山は空海の弟子真紹。以来真言道場 であったが、承暦年間 (1077~1081年) に永観が入寺して念仏道場 となり、のち法然の弟子清遍や浄音が住持となり浄土宗となった。本尊はみかえり阿弥陀 如来として有名で、所蔵の山越阿弥陀 図は国宝 。古来、京都での紅葉 の名所としても有名であることから多くの観光 客で賑わう。

青によし

永観堂みかえり阿弥陀 像:僧・永観が、日課の念仏を唱えて行道中の時、突如阿弥陀 様が壇から降りて永観の行道を先導し始めたので、驚いて歩みを止めると、阿弥陀 様は振り返って一言「永観おそし」と言い、再び動かなくなったという伝承が由来しています(^_^)

showhey

浄土宗西山禅林寺派 総本山 聖衆来迎山 無量寿院 禅林寺 創建:仁寿3年(853年) 開基:真紹 開山: 御本尊:木造 阿弥陀 如来立像(みかえり阿弥陀 さま)

Peaman

庭もよし、室内の展示 もよし。南禅寺から哲学の道ルートで散策するならおすすめです。

AZPR Super

紅葉 の時期は大変美しいですが、人も多くてゆっくり見られないかも 知れません。

Cono

もみじ で有名な永観堂ならではのオリジナル御朱印帳あります。和紙・大判・1000円

Mulder M

出口付近に休憩処あります。

Kei Sakura

もみじ の永観堂!秋の季節に合わせて画仙堂が公開されます。夜の特別拝観時は多宝塔に登れません。にゃむにゃむ

happyswing8

見ごたえあり/御朱印帳あり/9:00-17:00(受付16:00)/拝観料600円

Chuck Lin

京都秋天賞楓名所 !

Izumi Tomiyama

法然上人二十五霊場 番外(縁故本山)