About Chishakuin
Chishakuinis a temple located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is “500 Buddhas” The founder of the temple is Gengyu, the founder of the Vajrayogini Daishonin.
For those who like Buddhism, this place is dedicated to the Dainichi Buddha and the plants are cultivated with great care and the gardens are lovely and manicured.
How to get there
Approx. 20 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station
Fare
Adult 500 yen
Junior and senior high school students 300 yen
Elementary school students 200 yen
Opening hours
9:00-16:00
Address
964 Higashiwa-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Official Website
http://www.chisan.or.jp/sohonzan/
