Chion-in
Good to know
- Best time to go
- March–April, November
- Budget
- $
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
The head temple of a major Pure Land Buddhist sect, entered through the largest wooden gate in Japan. Its vast halls, tree-covered slopes and an enormous bronze bell rung at new year make it one of Kyoto's most imposing religious sites.
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