Tenryu Temple

Area

Kyoto-shi

Category

Shrine / temple

Tenryu Temple is located in the Rinzai sect of Kyoto City in Kyoto Prefecture. It is registered as one of the world heritage sites as a cultural property of the ancient capital Kyoto, and it has been chosen as the top of "Kyoto Gozan" which determines the style of Zen temples, and is a high-grade temple next to Nanzenji. This temple was built by Mr. Ashikaga in 1339 in order to honor the Emperor Gojo. In the hall where Buddha's teachings are explained, a 9m long painting of a dragon, which was painted in honor of the 650th year of open mountains, hangs from the ceiling. This majestic painting is definitely captivating at first sight. In the surrounding area, there is also a restaurant where you can taste the vegetarian dishes that do not use any of the animal ground created as a part of Zen Buddhism practices.

Basic Information

Address

〒616-8385
Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Ukyo-ku, Kutenryu-ji Temple, Shinonobabacho

Phone

075-881-1235

Hours

8:30〜17:30 (North Gate opens at 9:00, closes at 17:00)
*10/21 - 3/20 8:30-17:00 (North Gate opens at 9:00, closes at 16:30)

Fee

<Gardens (Cao Yuan Pond/ Hundred Flowers)>
High school and up: 500 yen
Elementary/Junior high: 300 yen
Pre-school: Free

< Morodo (Oh-ho/Shoin/Tahoden)>
Garden Entrance fees plus 300 yen per person

Guide

<Pamphlets>
Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean

Access

FromBandai Arashiyama Station
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About a 13 minutes walk
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