Daihōon-ji, Kyoto

Name: Daihōon-ji
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#138 among attractions in Kyoto

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Daihōon-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is affiliated with Shingon-shū Chizan-ha Buddhism. Its main hall or Senbon Shakadō is a National Treasure of Japan. ()

Local name: 大報恩寺 Coordinates: 35°1'55"N, 135°44'24"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Daitoku-ji, Kitano Tenmangū, Seimei Shrine.

0.8 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple,
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
21 min walk • Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a historic temple that has become an emblem of Kyoto, Japan. This Zen Buddhist temple is renowned for its top two floors completely covered in gold leaf, reflecting an image of opulence and serenity on the pond it...
0.9 miN
Buddhist temple site known for gardens
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
23 min walk • Nestled in the northern part of Kyoto, Daitoku-ji stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted Zen Buddhist traditions. This sprawling temple complex, established in the 14th century, is not only a place of religious significance but also a serene park that offers a...
~1620 ftSW
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
8 min walk • Kitano Tenmangū is a historic Shinto shrine nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its profound connection to scholarship and the arts, this revered site is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet, and politician deified as Tenjin, the...
0.7 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seimei Shrine, Kyoto
19 min walk • Seimei Shrine, a serene and historically rich Shinto shrine nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a tribute to the revered Heian-era astrologer and diviner, Abe no Seimei. This tranquil site, enveloped by lush greenery, offers a glimpse into Japan's ancient...
1 miW
Temple
Tōji-in, Kyoto
25 min walk • Tōji-in is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai Tenryū sect located in Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan, and one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, first shōgun of the Ashikaga dynasty.
0.5 miW
Historic shrine with cherry blossoms
Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
12 min walk • The Hirano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto. This shrine is known and popular for its gardens and many trees.
0.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto
19 min walk • The Kyoto Museum for World Peace is part of Ritsumeikan University in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Museum is accessible to the public for a 400-600 Yen fee.
0.7 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Honpō-ji, Kyoto
19 min walk • Honpō-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Its sangō is "Eishōzan".
0.8 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōtō-in, Kyoto
21 min walk • Kōtō-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Hosokawa Tadaoki. There is a teahouse, the Shōkō-ken, and the gardens are celebrated for their momiji.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum
Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto
15 min walk • The Kyoto City Archaeological Museum is located in Kyoto and showcases the city's archaeological findings. The building was constructed in 1914. A part of its exhibit are replicas of the golden tea utensils of the 16th century Golden Tea Room.
0.8 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōgen-in, Kyoto
20 min walk • Ryōgen-in is a subtemple of the Daitoku-ji Buddhist complex, located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was constructed in 1502. There are five gardens adjoining the abbot's residence, including Totekiko, Isshi-dan, Koda-tei, and Ryogin-tei.

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Which popular attractions are close to Daihōon-ji?

Nearby attractions include Kamishichiken, Kyoto (5 min walk), Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto (8 min walk), Imadegawa Street, Kyoto (10 min walk), Funaoka Onsen, Kyoto (12 min walk).

How to get to Daihōon-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Daihōon-ji:

Bus

千本今出川 • Lines: 101, 102, 201 (6 min walk)
Imadegawa Jofukuji • Lines: 201 (10 min walk)

Light rail

Kitano-Hakubaichō • Lines: B (16 min walk)
Tōjiin • Lines: B (25 min walk)

Train

Emmachi (28 min walk)

Metro

Imadegawa • Lines: K (29 min walk)
Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (30 min walk)