What other travelers are saying about Eikando Zenrin-ji
Got here earlier in the morning and would suggest doing the same. Hardly anyone else was there but as we were leaving it definitely was starting to get a crowd.
But an amazing temple which was extremely peaceful and beautiful to walk through! Had some amazing ponds and gardens!!
Honestly one of my favorite temples I’ve visited in Japan! Would 💯% recommend!!
I didn’t go inside the temple, just walked around the garden and pond. The area is small but nice for a short stroll. The temple itself seems large, but it was rainy and crowded, and you need to remove your shoes to enter. Worth visiting if you enjoy temple interiors, otherwise the outside area is quite small.
This temple should definitely be on your must-visit list in Kyoto. It’s a large area with a beautiful garden and a uniquely designed temple. We came in the afternoon and enjoyed the sunset on the top of the temple.
We walked in because this was rated 4.6 and were very happily surprised! This should be on a must see list- the garden, the temple itself, the route, the waterfall, and the pond with lotuses! Come here especially to see Japanese maples in autumn!
Here is a very representative temple in Kyoto. Its architectural style is unique, but unfortunately, there are many visitors, making it difficult to quietly and thoroughly appreciate every detail. Many people are taking photos, and some even climb over the barriers to strike strange poses for the photographers, which disrupts the tranquility that the temple should have. I hope the temple can implement a reservation system and limit the number of visitors, so that each tourist's experience can be improved, and it will be more conducive for those who truly love temple culture to come and enjoy the visit.
Eikando Temple, established in the 9th century by Shinjo, a disciple of Kukai (Kobo Daishi), was initially built on its present location and named "Zenrin-ji," or "Temple in a Calm Grove," by Emperor Seiwa in 863 AD.
Eikando, originally a temple of the Shingon sect's Esoteric Buddhism and a proponent of the Sanron sect's Pure Land teachings, transitioned to the Jodo sect after 1224.
The admission fee is 600 yen for adults.
The nearest subway station is 15-20 minutes from Eikando Zenrin-ji.
Eikando Zenrin-ji, or Eikando Temple, is the principal temple of the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū sect in Kyoto.
