Sennyū-ji, Kyoto

Name: Sennyū-ji
Address: 27 Sennyuji Yamanouchicho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0977, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-561-1551

#91 among attractions in Kyoto

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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Sennyū-ji, formerly written as Sen-yū-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku in Kyoto, Japan. For centuries, Sennyū-ji has been a mausoleum for noble families and members of the Imperial House of Japan. Located within the temple grounds are the official tombs of Emperor Shijō and many of the emperors who came after him. ()

Local name: 泉涌寺 Coordinates: 34°58'41"N, 135°46'48"E

Address

27 Sennyuji Yamanouchicho, Higashiyama-kuKyoto 605-0977 Japan

Contact

+81 75-561-1551

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sennyū-ji open?

Sennyū-ji is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 am
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 am
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 am
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 am
Friday 9 am - 4:30 am
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 am
Sunday 9 am - 4:30 am

Which popular attractions are close to Sennyū-ji?

Nearby attractions include Unryū-in, Kyoto (2 min walk), Tsuki no wa no misasagi, Kyoto (5 min walk), Tōfuku-ji, Kyoto (10 min walk), Myōan-ji, Kyoto (11 min walk).

How to get to Sennyū-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sennyū-ji:

Train

Tofukuji (16 min walk)
Tobakaido (17 min walk)

Bus

Tofukuji-michi • Lines: 南5 (16 min walk)
Tsukinowa • Lines: 南5 (17 min walk)

Metro

Kujo • Lines: K (30 min walk)
Jujo • Lines: K (31 min walk)