Tsuki no wa no misasagi, Kyoto

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Tsuki no wa no misasagi is the name of a mausoleum in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto used by successive generations of the Japanese Imperial Family. The tomb is situated in Sennyū-ji, a Buddhist temple founded in the early Heian period, which was the hereditary temple or bodaiji of the Imperial Family. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°58'39"N, 135°46'59"E

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Tsuki no wa no misasagi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto National Museum, Tōfuku-ji.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tsuki no wa no misasagi?

Nearby attractions include Unryū-in, Kyoto (5 min walk), Sennyū-ji, Kyoto (5 min walk), Tōfuku-ji, Kyoto (14 min walk), Myōan-ji, Kyoto (15 min walk).

How to get to Tsuki no wa no misasagi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tsuki no wa no misasagi:

Train

Tofukuji (20 min walk)
Tobakaido (20 min walk)

Bus

Tofukuji-michi • Lines: 南5 (21 min walk)
Tsukinowa • Lines: 南5 (21 min walk)