Sennyū-ji, Kyoto
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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. ()
Address
27 Sennyuji Yamanouchicho, Higashiyama-kuKyoto 605-0977
Contact
+81 75-561-1551
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Day trips
Sennyū-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto National Museum, Tōfuku-ji.
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:
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Bus
Metro
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)