Yasaka Kōshin-dō, Kyoto

Name: Yasaka Kōshin-dō
Address: 388 Yasakakamimachi Yasakadori Shimogawara Higashi Iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-082, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-551-2417

#114 among attractions in Kyoto

Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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Yasaka Kōshin-dō, or in its full name Daikoku-san Kongō-ji Kōshin-dō is a small temple located in Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. The temple can be found in the vicinity of Kiyomizu-dera. ()

Local name: 金剛寺 Coordinates: 34°59'54"N, 135°46'44"E

Address

388 Yasakakamimachi Yasakadori Shimogawara Higashi Iru, Higashiyama-kuKyoto 605-082 Japan

Contact

+81 75-551-2417

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Nearby attractions include: Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto National Museum, Yasaka Shrine, Sanjūsangen-dō.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Yasaka Kōshin-dō open?

Yasaka Kōshin-dō is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Yasaka Kōshin-dō?

Nearby attractions include Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kyoto (1 min walk), Camellia, Kyoto (3 min walk), Sannenzaka, Kyoto (5 min walk), Kyoto/Higashiyama, Kyoto (5 min walk).

How to get to Yasaka Kōshin-dō by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yasaka Kōshin-dō:

Bus

Kiyomizu-michi • Lines: 100, 18 (4 min walk)
Higashiyama Yasui • Lines: 18 (4 min walk)

Train

Gion-shijo (14 min walk)
Kiyomizu-gojo (16 min walk)

Metro

Higashiyama • Lines: T (20 min walk)
Sanjo Keihan • Lines: T (21 min walk)