The gate itself was built in 1619 and has been designated a Japanese National
Treasure. Past the gates one will encounter a long steep flight of stairs to the temple
complex of Chion-in. Among the temple complex is the Main Hall and holds over 3,000
people. The corridor behind the Main Hall is an uguisu-bari (nightingale floor). This
type of floor is constructed to "sing" at every footstep in order to warn monks of
intruders. Walking the outside temple complex is free, but if you wish to go inside the
"Seven Wonder" will cost ¥400.
How to get there:
Chion-in Temple can be accessed by bus number 206 from Kyoto Station getting off at
Gion. A second method is to use the Tozai Line getting off at the Higashiyama Station.
The temple itself is located immediately north of Maruyama Park and Yasaka Shrine.
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Treasure. Past the gates one will encounter a long steep flight of stairs to the temple
complex of Chion-in. Among the temple complex is the Main Hall and holds over 3,000
people. The corridor behind the Main Hall is an uguisu-bari (nightingale floor). This
type of floor is constructed to "sing" at every footstep in order to warn monks of
intruders. Walking the outside temple complex is free, but if you wish to go inside the
"Seven Wonder" will cost ¥400.
How to get there:
Chion-in Temple can be accessed by bus number 206 from Kyoto Station getting off at
Gion. A second method is to use the Tozai Line getting off at the Higashiyama Station.
The temple itself is located immediately north of Maruyama Park and Yasaka Shrine.
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Helpful Links:
Reviews of Chion-in Temple - TripAdvisor travel reviews
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Brief History:
In 1175 the Pure Land Buddhism was founded by priest Honen, who taught that one
could be reborn in the Pure Land (a heavenly paradise from which it is easy to attain
nirvana), simply by calling on Amida Buddha in devotion and faith. It simple teaching
and applicability to common people helped Jodo Buddhism become the most popular
sect in Japan. Chionin Temple was build in 1234 on the site where Honen fasted to
death in 1212. Due to earthquakes and fires, most of the present building date from
In 1175 the Pure Land Buddhism was founded by priest Honen, who taught that one
could be reborn in the Pure Land (a heavenly paradise from which it is easy to attain
nirvana), simply by calling on Amida Buddha in devotion and faith. It simple teaching
and applicability to common people helped Jodo Buddhism become the most popular
sect in Japan. Chionin Temple was build in 1234 on the site where Honen fasted to
death in 1212. Due to earthquakes and fires, most of the present building date from
the 17th century. In October 2002, Chionin
Temple was used in the filming of the Tom
Cruise movie The Last Samurai.
What to see:
Travelers will be amazed at the sheer size of
the two-story San-mon (main gate). The
main gate stands at 79 feet (24 m) tall, this
is Japan's largest temple gate. The gate
also hold Japan's heaviest bell. Weighing in
at over 74 tons it is said that for the New
year ceremony it takes 17 monks to ring the
bell.
Temple was used in the filming of the Tom
Cruise movie The Last Samurai.
What to see:
Travelers will be amazed at the sheer size of
the two-story San-mon (main gate). The
main gate stands at 79 feet (24 m) tall, this
is Japan's largest temple gate. The gate
also hold Japan's heaviest bell. Weighing in
at over 74 tons it is said that for the New
year ceremony it takes 17 monks to ring the
bell.
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