Dec. 17, 2021 UPDATE
Mitera Sennyuji Temple
- 御寺 泉涌寺 -Traveler Friendly
There are English, Chinese, and Korean brochures at the entrance.
Information
Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean
Languages spoken
Japanese only
Story & Recommendation
A temple tied to the Japanese imperial family
This temple is located at the base of Mt. Tsuki-no-wa yama, one stop away from JR Kyoto station. Sennyu-ji Temple is said to have been established in 856 according to its lore, but the founding date of the temple remains unclear. Supposedly the head monk, Gachirin-daishi Shunjyo officially founded the temple based on the deep knowledge of Sou in China, as he trained there. The temple is well-known to have ties to the imperial family as Emperor Go-toba, and other aristocrats helped build the temple and also several funeral ceremonies for successive emperors were held here around the Edo-period. Hence why they are enshrined at the Reimeni-den hall in the temple precinct. This is also the head temple of Unryu-in Temple, so please visit both!
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Laura - Japan
Oct. 26, 2018
Details
Open Hours
March~November:9am - 4:30pm(Close:5pm)
December~February:9am - 4pm(Close:4:30pm)
Reservations
Not accepted
Closed
Shinshoden hall is closed on the fourth Monday every month
Price range
・The entrance fee : ¥500 (under the elementary school student: ¥300)
・A special viewing : ¥300 (under the elementary school students with an adult: ¥300)
Credit cards
Not accepted