Jingoji Temple

Jingo-ji Temple is an old Shingon Buddhist temple located halfway up Mt. Jingo-ji Temple is an old Shingon Sect temple located halfway up Mt. Many Buddhist statues and paintings from the Heian and Kamakura periods remain, including the Yakushi Nyorai statue, a national treasure. The temple bell (national treasure) is one of the three most famous bells in Japan. The temple grounds and surrounding area are famous for its autumn foliage.

Information

Name
Jingoji Temple
神護寺
Link
Official Site
Address
5 Umegahata Takao-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Telephone number
075-861-1769
Hours of operation

9:00-16:00

Admission fee

Adults 500 yen

Access

50 min. by city/JR bus from JR Kyoto Stn.
20 min. on foot

Area
Kyoto Arashiyama, Takao
Category
Shrines, Temples, Churches Historic sites, Cultural properties, Buildings

Gallery

Arashiyama, Takao

Kyoto

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