Shunkō-in, Kyoto
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Shunkō-in is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan and belongs to the Myōshin-ji school, which is the largest among 14 Japanese Rinzai Zen Buddhist schools. The temple was established in 1590 by Horio Yoshiharu, who was a feudal lord, or daimyō, of Matsue in present-day Shimane Prefecture. This temple houses important historical objects that reflect the multifaceted religious and artistic atmosphere in Japan from the sixteenth century onward. ()
Address
42 Hanazonomyoshinjicho, Ukyo-kuKyoto 616-8035
Contact
+81 75-462-5488
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Day trips
Shunkō-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Ryōan-ji, Ninna-ji.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Shunkō-in?
Nearby attractions include Myōshin-ji, Kyoto (4 min walk), Taizō-in, Kyoto (4 min walk), Tōrin-in, Kyoto (5 min walk), Hōkongō-in, Kyoto (10 min walk).
How to get to Shunkō-in by public transport?
The nearest stations to Shunkō-in:
Train
Light rail
Bus
Metro
Tram
Train
- Myoshinji (5 min walk)
- Hanazono (10 min walk)
Light rail
- Myoshinji • Lines: B (5 min walk)
- Ryōanji • Lines: B (8 min walk)
Bus
- Myoshinji-mae • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (8 min walk)
- Kitsujiminamicho • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (11 min walk)
Metro
- Uzumasa-Tenjingawa • Lines: T (24 min walk)
- Nishioji-oike • Lines: T (30 min walk)
Tram
- Uzumasa Kōryūji • Lines: A (25 min walk)