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Eikando Zenrin-ji

(永観堂禅林寺)

Buddhist Temple and Historic and Protected Site

京都市

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Eikando Zenrin-ji

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"My favorite temple in Kyoto!"(2 Tips)
"Amazing autumn colours here, don't miss it"(2 Tips)
"quiet little spot hidden on the mountain side."(4 Tips)
"Really enjoyed my hot green tea in the zen garden"(3 Tips)

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Eric DallemagneAugust 25, 2017
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 🌏November 22, 2014
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 StarbucksApril 2, 2017
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!
MikaJanuary 17, 2017
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 TanDecember 6, 2019
If you are fortunate enough to catch the autumn colours at their peak the night illumination is gorgeous beyond belief
Fluying ✅December 7, 2015
Amazing temple with great maple tree gardens. A must see in autumn.
K BNovember 22, 2022
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 WNovember 11, 2015
Peaceful and comfortable to walk during the night, very pretty when light reflect from different colors of maple leaves.
Eric PearceOctober 31, 2015
This is off the beaten path but I loved this quiet little spot hidden on the mountain side.
Mini KiangJanuary 2, 2016
My favorite temple in Kyoto! The view at the bridge is priceless.
jansen cJanuary 29, 2017
Amazing autumn colours here, don't miss it
Kinga SzaboApril 24, 2015
Really enjoyed my hot green tea in the zen garden
Yodpha BusayasakulNovember 24, 2016
Must visit during Autumn
Stephanie ChenApril 30, 2017
Grab a free tea and have a seat
Andrea PizzamiglioMay 14, 2016
Imperdibile!
David CalhounJune 21, 2011
Romaji: Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji
龍November 17, 2013
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May 30, 2016
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(^_^)
showheySeptember 24, 2015
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）
AZPR SuperNovember 24, 2019
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。
PeamanJuly 12, 2023
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。
ConoDecember 26, 2012
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
Kei SakuraNovember 30, 2011
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
Mulder MNovember 28, 2021
出口付近に休憩処あります。
happyswing8October 18, 2012
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 LinSeptember 9, 2014
京都秋天賞楓名所 !
Izumi TomiyamaOctober 18, 2011
法然上人二十五霊場番外(縁故本山)

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