Myōan-ji, Kyoto

Name: Myōan-ji
Address: 15-797 Hommachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-561-7889

#154 among attractions in Kyoto

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Myōan-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. Myōan-ji is a sub-temple of Tōfuku-ji, and contained within the larger Tōfuku-ji temple complex, located in Higashiyama ward. It is the former headquarters and the premier pilgrimage site of the Fuke sect of Rinzai Zen. The temple was founded by the komusō and Zen master Kichiku —in whose remembrance there is a small shrine contained within. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°58'43"N, 135°46'23"E

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15-797 Hommachi, Higashiyama-kuKyoto 605-0981 Japan

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+81 75-561-7889

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Myōan-ji?

Nearby attractions include Hosshō-ji, Kyoto (4 min walk), Tōfuku-ji, Kyoto (5 min walk), Manju-ji, Kyoto (6 min walk), Sennyū-ji, Kyoto (11 min walk).

How to get to Myōan-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Myōan-ji:

Train

Tofukuji (7 min walk)
Tobakaido (10 min walk)

Bus

Tofukuji-michi • Lines: 南5 (7 min walk)
Tsukinowa • Lines: 南5 (7 min walk)

Metro

Kujo • Lines: K (20 min walk)
Jujo • Lines: K (22 min walk)