Manju-ji, Kyoto

Name: Manju-ji
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#209 among attractions in Kyoto

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Manju-ji is a Rinzai Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Japan. Owing to the influence of the Ashikaga, Manju-ji was designated a Jissatsu temple for a time. At present, it is a sub-temple of Tōfuku-ji. It is considered to be one of the so-called Kyoto Gozan or "five great Zen temples of Kyoto". ()

Local name: 万寿寺 Coordinates: 34°58'52"N, 135°46'16"E

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Manju-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto National Museum, Tōfuku-ji.

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Historic temple with picturesque views
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Japanese art and culture since 1897
Kyoto National Museum, Kyoto
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Scenic 13th-century Buddhist temple
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Observation deck with touch-screen guide
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1.2 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Manju-ji?

Nearby attractions include Hosshō-ji, Kyoto (4 min walk), Myōan-ji, Kyoto (6 min walk), Tōfuku-ji, Kyoto (10 min walk), Sanjūsangen-dō, Kyoto (13 min walk).

How to get to Manju-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manju-ji:

Train

Tofukuji (2 min walk)
Tobakaido (14 min walk)

Bus

Tofukuji-michi • Lines: 南5 (4 min walk)
Tsukinowa • Lines: 南5 (8 min walk)

Metro

Kujo • Lines: K (17 min walk)
Kyōto • Lines: K (19 min walk)