Historical
Kyoto Eikan-do Temple
Tomoko KamishimaEikan-do Ttemple has fascinating vertical corridors that bring visitors on an excursion up and down and around the entire temp..
Eikando Temple
Eikando Temple (永観堂), formerly known as Zenrin-ji temple, was established in 853 and is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is known for its autumn scenery.
Overview
Address
48 Eikandocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8445 (Map) (Directions)Hours
9:00 - 17:00 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
9:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
9:00 - 17:00
Thursday
9:00 - 17:00
Friday
9:00 - 17:00
Saturday
9:00 - 17:00
Sunday
9:00 - 17:00
Holidays
9:00 - 17:00
Price
¥600
Phone Number
+81757610007Website
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Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, Kyoto
Larry KnipfingAt Eikan-do, the temple buildings are spacious and beautiful, and elegant covered wooden walkways connect them all together. There..
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Autumn at Eikando Temple
Relinda PuspitaVisiting Kyoto in Autumn is not complete without enjoying the beautiful view of Eikando Temple
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Autumn Scenery of Eikando
Mandy BartokAutumn is best enjoyed at Kyoto's Eikando, a temple just north of famed Nanzen-ji. Neighboring Nanzen-ji always draws huge..
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Autumn Foliage of Eikando, Kyoto: 1
Takako SakamotoThe world-famous autumn foliage of Eikando, Kyoto: Enjoy these marvelous autumn colors around Amida Hall!
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Autumn Foliage of Eikando, Kyoto: 2
Takako SakamotoAutumn Foliage of Eikando: The shining maple leaves at sunsets will leave you speechless.
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Autumn Foliage of Eikando, Kyoto: 3
Takako SakamotoThe autumn maple trees at Eikando are well-known throughout Japan, but the yellow fallen leaves of the ginkgo trees here are also..
Gardens & Pagoda of Eikan-do Temple
Tomoko KamishimaThe Gardens and Pagoda of Eikan-do Temple: The murmur of the streams was comfortable to my ears. And maple leaves beautiful wi..
Amazing Outside Corridors -1
Tomoko KamishimaEikan-do 永観堂, officially called Zenrin-ji Temple 禅林寺 has a collection of amazing outside corridors connecting several te..
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