Enkō-ji, Kyoto

Name: Enkō-ji
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#149 among attractions in Kyoto

Buddhist architecture, Temple

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Enkō-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple located near the Shugakuin Imperial Villa at Sakyō-ku, Ichijo-ji, Kotani-cho, in northeast Kyoto, Japan. It is famous for its fall foliage and Suikinkutsu. ()

Local name: 円光寺 Completed: 1601 (424 years ago)Coordinates: 35°2'44"N, 135°47'49"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Shugakuin Imperial Villa, Shisen-dō, Manshu-in, Saginomori Shrine.

0.6 miN
Buddhist architecture, Park, Historical place
Shugakuin Imperial Villa, Kyoto
16 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Kyoto, Japan, the Shugakuin Imperial Villa is a hidden gem that embodies the tranquil beauty and traditional aesthetics of Japanese garden design. This imperial park, established in the 17th century by Emperor Gomizuno-o, is a...
~750 ftSW
Historic Buddhist temple with gardens
Shisen-dō, Kyoto
4 min walk • Shisen-dō is a Buddhist temple of the Sōtō Zen sect in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is registered as a historic site of Japan. It stands on the grounds of its founder, the Edo period intellectual Ishikawa Jōzan, who established the temple in 1641.
0.4 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Garden
Manshu-in, Kyoto
11 min walk • Manshu-in, also known as the Manshuin Monzeki, is a Tendai temple located near the Shugakuin Imperial Villa at Sakyō-ku, Ichijo-ji, Takenouchi-cho, in northeast Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded by Dengyō Daishi in the 8th century. It was then located near Mount Hiei and known as Tobibo, but renamed Manshuin in 1108 or 1109.
~1470 ftN
Sacred and religious sites
Saginomori Shrine, Kyoto
8 min walk • Saginomori Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to the divinity Susanoo / Gozu Tennō under the name Suda Tennō.
~1380 ftSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Konpuku-ji, Kyoto
7 min walk • Konpuku-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
1.3 miNW
Convention center
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto
34 min walk • The Kyoto International Conference Center, abbreviated as ICC Kyoto and previously called the Kyoto International Conference Hall, is a large conference facility located at Takaragaike, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto
23 min walk • Kyoto Institute of Technology in Kyoto, Japan is a Japanese national university established in 1949. The Institute's history extends back to two schools, Kyoto Craft High School and Kyoto Sericulture Training School, which were forerunners of the Faculty of Engineering and Design and the Faculty of Textile Science, respectively.

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Which popular attractions are close to Enkō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Shisen-dō, Kyoto (4 min walk), Konpuku-ji, Kyoto (7 min walk), Saginomori Shrine, Kyoto (8 min walk), Manshu-in, Kyoto (11 min walk).

How to get to Enkō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Enkō-ji:

Bus

Ichijoji Shimizucho • Lines: 18 (8 min walk)
Shugakuin-michi • Lines: 18 (11 min walk)

Train

Shugakuin (13 min walk)
Ichijoji (15 min walk)

Enkō-ji, Kyoto

Facts and practical information

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

Shugakuin Imperial Villa, Kyoto

Shisen-dō, Kyoto

Manshu-in, Kyoto

Saginomori Shrine, Kyoto

Konpuku-ji, Kyoto

Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto

Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Enkō-ji?

How to get to Enkō-ji by public transport?