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A traditional Japanese garden with blooming cherry blossom trees surrounds a wooden bell pavilion, featuring a tiled roof, lush greenery, and carefully manicured shrubs under a bright, cloudy sky.
A traditional Japanese garden with blooming cherry blossom trees surrounds a wooden bell pavilion, featuring a tiled roof, lush greenery, and carefully manicured shrubs under a bright, cloudy sky.
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Renge-ji Temple

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Renge-ji Temple in Kyoto is a hidden gem that radiates peace and beauty. This small temple, nestled in a quiet area, offers visitors a serene escape from the bustling city. Known for its stunning garden, Renge-ji is a perfect spot for reflection and relaxation.

As you step inside, you are greeted by a picturesque garden with a tranquil pond at its center. The garden is carefully designed with moss-covered stones, ancient trees, and colorful flowers that change with the seasons. In autumn, the garden bursts into a riot of red and orange, creating a breathtaking view.

The temple itself is simple yet elegant, with traditional wooden architecture and sliding doors that open to the garden. Inside, you can find beautiful art and calligraphy that reflect the temple’s long history and cultural significance.

One of the most charming aspects of Renge-ji is the sense of calm it provides. The quiet surroundings, the gentle sound of flowing water, and the natural beauty all combine to create a deeply peaceful atmosphere.

Hours:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed:

No closing days

Available:

All year (except for New Year's holidays)

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome

Admission Fee:

500 yen (Adults)

400 yen (Junior High)

Hours
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone
+81 75-781-3494

The area

Address
Japan, 〒606-0065 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Kamitakano Hachimanchō, １−１

Hours

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone

+81 75-781-3494

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What other travelers are saying about Renge-ji Temple

Beautiful garden! You can only take photo from inside towards the garden, but no photo when you are in the garden.
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S Duan
Nov 21, 2025
Wonderful hidden gem. Very few people. You can actually practice and get a little peace surrounded by the beautiful gardens. There is also a Buddha to visit inside the little park. Not super easy to get to but if you are a local it's a must visit
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pat barroero
Mar 2, 2025
It was very quiet when I visited. I felt calm. Leaves haven't turned red yet today, but tsuwabuki (yellow flowers ) is blooming and ginko turns yellow. Its garden is designed well.
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L N
Nov 11, 2024
To miss this perfect, serene, little temple and garden would be tragic. It’s very quiet which is the perfect antidote to all the over crowded ‘big’ tourist temples in Kyoto. I could happily spend a day watching the koi in the tranquil pond contemplating how life could be… and surely that’s the point? Reasonably easy to get to by train and a short walk. I think ¥500 entry but it didn’t matter. Possibly my favourite place in Kyoto.
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Matt Harrison
Sep 8, 2023
Visited here on my way to Eizan ropeway. It was well worth the little detour. I found so much peace sitting there. It was very quiet and only a few people. It was one of my favorite temples on my trip.
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Mikayla S
Jul 1, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Photography inside the main hall of Renge-ji Temple is prohibited. However, the temple and garden offer many beautiful vistas that can be photographed.

Renge-ji Temple is particularly stunning during the autumn when the garden's foliage turns vibrant hues, and in winter, when snow can cover the grounds. Late spring and early summer also offer a unique beauty with the so-called "Green maples."

Yes, Renge-ji Temple is home to about 300 stone Buddha statues discovered during the Kyoto Municipal Electric Railway construction. These statues, primarily depicting Dainichi Nyorai, are used for memorial ceremonies.

Renge-ji Temple can be accessed via a 10-minute walk from Miyake Hachiman station on the Eiden train or a minute's walk from Kamibashi bus stop if traveling by Kyoto bus.

The garden at Renge-ji Temple, believed to be designed by Jozan Ishikawa, is renowned for its autumn foliage. It includes a pond shaped like the character for "water," Turtle Island with a unique stone lantern, Crane Stone, and a stone arrangement representing Mt. Penglai. The design reflects a Jodo Sect style, symbolizing the Pure Land Paradise.