Myōshin-ji, Kyoto

Name: Myōshin-ji
Address: 64 Hanazono Myoshijicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8035, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-463-3121

#90 among attractions in Kyoto

Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple

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Facts and practical information

Myōshin-ji is a temple complex in Kyoto, Japan, and head temple of the associated branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. The Myōshin-ji school is by far the largest school in Rinzai Zen, approximately as big as the other thirteen branches combined: it contains within it about 3,400 temples throughout Japan, together with a handful overseas, of the approximately six thousand total Rinzai temples, and also has nineteen associated monasteries, of the total of forty monasteries and one nunnery. ()

Local name: 妙心寺 Coordinates: 35°1'21"N, 135°43'12"E

Address

64 Hanazono Myoshijicho, Ukyo-kuKyoto 616-8035 Japan

Contact

+81 75-463-3121

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Ryōan-ji, Ninna-ji.

1.3 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple,
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
33 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...
0.8 miSW
Amusement park
Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Kyoto
21 min walk • Toei Kyoto Studio Park, nestled in the heart of the historic city of Kyoto, Japan, offers a unique blend of entertainment and culture. This theme park, unlike any other, is a working film set and an amusement park rolled into one, providing visitors with an immersive...
0.8 miN
Long-standing temple with a Zen rock garden
Ryōan-ji, Kyoto
21 min walk • Ryōan-ji, located in the historic city of Kyoto, Japan, is an iconic Zen Buddhist temple known for its enigmatic rock garden, which attracts visitors from around the world. Established in 1450 during the Muromachi period, the temple belongs to the Myoshinji school of...
0.5 miNW
Buddhist temple with scenic grounds
Ninna-ji, Kyoto
14 min walk • Ninna-ji is a historic temple that stands as a beacon of cultural heritage in the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan. This revered site, founded in the year 888, is a quintessential representation of Japanese religious architecture and traditional aesthetics.
1 miNE
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
26 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...
0.6 miN
Temple
Tōji-in, Kyoto
17 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.
1 miNE
Historic shrine with cherry blossoms
Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
25 min walk • The Hirano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto. This shrine is known and popular for its gardens and many trees.
~330 ftSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Garden
Taizō-in, Kyoto
2 min walk • Taizō-in is the oldest sub-temple of the Myōshin-ji Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple, situated in the northwest of Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Zen priest Muinsoin in 1404.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto
22 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.
1 miNE
Street
Imadegawa Street, Kyoto
25 min walk • Imadegawa Street is a major street that crosses the city of Kyoto from east to west, running approximately 7 km from the gate of the Ginkaku-ji to the vicinity of the railway crossing west of the Tōjiin Ritsumeikan University Station.
0.9 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Kōryū-ji, Kyoto
24 min walk • Kōryū-ji is a Shingon temple in Uzumasa, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple is also known by the names Uzumasa-dera and Kadono-dera, and was formerly known as Hatanokimi-dera, Hachioka-dera and Hōkō-ji.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Myōshin-ji?

Nearby attractions include Taizō-in, Kyoto (2 min walk), Tōrin-in, Kyoto (3 min walk), Shunkō-in, Kyoto (4 min walk), Hōkongō-in, Kyoto (9 min walk).

How to get to Myōshin-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Myōshin-ji:

Bus

Myoshinji-mae • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (6 min walk)
Kitsujiminamicho • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (8 min walk)

Train

Myoshinji (8 min walk)
Hanazono (8 min walk)

Light rail

Myoshinji • Lines: B (8 min walk)
Ryōanji • Lines: B (10 min walk)

Metro

Uzumasa-Tenjingawa • Lines: T (22 min walk)
Nishioji-oike • Lines: T (27 min walk)

Tram

Uzumasa Kōryūji • Lines: A (24 min walk)