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Temples

Chion-in

Area

East



Highlight
This temple was the home of Honen, the founder of Jodo Buddhism, who eventually died fasting. Chioin also houses the highest entrance gate and the heaviest temple bell in Japan.


Details
The founder of Jodo Buddhism, Honen, lived and eventually died fasting in this temple. The oldest structure on this premises is the 2 story Entrance gate standing at 24 meters tall, which is the highest entrance gate in all of Japan built in 1619. This temple also holds a record for the largest and heaviest temple bell.. Weighing more than several city busses combined. These grand structures are a must see if your in the area. Autumn is the best time to see the Red Maples.


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Temples

Chion-in

Area

East

Open

9:00am to
4:00pm

Admission

free
Garden viewing - adults & Highschool students: 400 Yen / Jr. High school & Elementary: 200 Yen

Address

400 Rinka-cho 3chome Yamatoojhigashi-iru Shinbashi-dori Higashiyama-ku

Tel No.

+81-75-531-2111

URL

http://www.chion-in.or.jp/

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