Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine, Kyoto

Name: Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine
Address: 1 Seikanji Ryozancho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0861, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-561-7124

#111 among attractions in Kyoto

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The Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto Shrine located in Kyoto, Japan. It honors the heroes of Japan, especially from the period of the Bakumatsu period and the Meiji Restoration, most famously Sakamoto Ryōma and his associate Nakaoka Shintarō, who are buried side by side in the shrine. Within the shrine is a monument in memory of the Bengali jurist Radhabinod Pal. ()

Local name: 京都霊山護国神社 Established: 1868 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 34°59'58"N, 135°46'59"E

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1 Seikanji Ryozancho, Higashiyama-kuKyoto 605-0861 Japan

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+81 75-561-7124

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine open?

Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Ryozen Museum of History, Kyoto (1 min walk), Ryōzen Kannon, Kyoto (2 min walk), Camellia, Kyoto (4 min walk), Kōdai-ji, Kyoto (4 min walk).

How to get to Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine:

Bus

Higashiyama Yasui • Lines: 18 (9 min walk)
Kiyomizu-michi • Lines: 100, 18 (10 min walk)

Train

Gion-shijo (18 min walk)
Kiyomizu-gojo (22 min walk)

Metro

Keage • Lines: T (18 min walk)
Higashiyama • Lines: T (19 min walk)