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Hotels near Chishaku-in: (0.11 mi) Hyatt Regency Kyoto (0.13 mi) Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto (0.06 mi) Chishakuin Kaikan (0.27 mi) Guesthouse Soi (0.19 mi) Karen Kyoto Higashiyama View all hotels near Chishaku-in on Tripadvisor

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Restaurants near Chishaku-in: (0.09 mi) Il Pappalardo (0.11 mi) trattoria sette (0.11 mi) Touzan (0.10 mi) Brasserie (0.10 mi) Chiyo View all restaurants near Chishaku-in on Tripadvisor

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Attractions near Chishaku-in: (0.03 mi) Chishaku-in Myo-oden (0.03 mi) Chishakuin Daishido (0.03 mi) Chishakuin Temple Shuzo-ko (0.07 mi) Chishaku-in Meisho Garden (0.10 mi) The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto View all attractions near Chishaku-in on Tripadvisor

Chishaku-in, Kyoto

#15 of 2,039 things to do in Kyoto

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Kimitaka S

Taichung, Taiwan14,141 contributions

Big temple in Higashiyama area

Jan 2020 • Solo

It is the headquarters of Shingon sect. Chishaku-in is a big temple in Higashiyama area, but strangely there are not many foreign tourists. To enter the premises is free. But if you go there, I recommend you to visit its beautiful garden and see the paintings of Hasegawa Tohaku. One of his paintings is a national treasure. It is absolutely worth paying the entrance.

Written January 19, 2020

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FormerWorldTraveller

Toronto, Canada113 contributions

Highlight of my time in Kyoto

Apr 2015 • Solo

Why would you go: gorgeous garden, peaceful site

What you need to know: the entrance is not well signed. It's off the main road and you have to walk in a little way before there is even a Japanese sign. So, you exit the train station (Shichijo) and walk down past the Hyatt on your right and the Museum on your left and at the end of that road (about 10 minutes), cross over and turn right. The entrance will be on your left and it looks like you are headed into a business or school complex. Veer a little left and you will approach the ticket booth from the side.

I went early (9am) and it was raining so there was only 2 or 3 other people there. The first room with the garden is the more tranquil place I've seen. Stop and sit there for a moment. But know that when you walk around the outside (covered walkway), there is a lot more to see in the temple including a small rock garden and beautiful panel paintings.

Written April 26, 2015

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hannah_337

Lyme Regis, UK152 contributions

Hidden wonder!

Apr 2014 • Solo

What a fantastic zen temple. So peaceful and quiet and no crowds at all, but don't let that put you off. Easily one of the most beautiful grounds / temple I've been in. The gardens were fantastic and the screen paintings inside were wonderful too. One of the only temples you were allowed to take photos inside too. Loved it.

Written April 21, 2014

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Christopher H

Spanish Fork, UT35 contributions

Beautiful Kodo Hall painted screen panels and facing garden

Apr 2019 • Couples

Kept coming back to the painted screen panels in the Kodo Hall and facing garden as for choosing which one or two temples we had in the short six hours touring Kyoto. Beautiful golden painted blossoms meditation room and facing garden

Written May 29, 2019

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Michael K

Salt Lake City, UT365 contributions

Worth getting up at 5:30AM for

Apr 2014 • Couples

The monks have a 6AM chanting ceremony, followed by a fire and drum ceremony. These monks were very welcoming in a dramatic setting. The drum was great, the fire was clearly a metaphorical burning bush, and the grounds were beautiful.

Written May 3, 2014

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Damon D

Potomac Falls, VA116 contributions

Hidden gem

Jun 2013 • Solo

Chishaku-In is a quiet, peaceful, and beautiful temple in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto. There weren't any crowds to worry about, I only saw 2 couples during my stroll. The buildings and grounds are well kept. The interiors of the buildings have marvelous screen art, the garden is spectacular. The main hall overlooking the garden is a place to find peace. Beautiful photo opportunities here!

Written August 26, 2013

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Ekaterina G

Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan18 contributions

Great place

Nov 2011 • Solo

It is not famous - honestly I don't know why but in fact it's good because you don't have to worry about the crowds. Big temple, beautiful garden, variety of flowers during all seasons. It's relaxing, quiet and definitely worth seeing.

Written October 14, 2012

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LYLE Y

33 contributions

Very peaceful temple

Oct 2017

One of many excellent temples and shrines that are open to the public. Many historically point and one that symbolizes what attracts Westerners to Japan.

Written June 24, 2018

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Anna S

Singapore, Singapore327 contributions

Quiet temple housing old paintings

Apr 2017 • Solo

This was an accidental find. I was walking past to one of the more famous temples and decided to stop in. The main temple is free but to access the garden and old paintings in the museum you'll need to pay ¥500. Its worth it though as the calm garden is lovely and the 500 year old paintings are well preserved.

There's also a small restaurant near the entrance which specialises in traditional hand-made tofu. You can get a set for around ¥1500 and the food is very tasty.

Written April 9, 2017

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Nelson C

Hong Kong, China34 contributions

Quiet and Peaceful accommodation

Sep 2016 • Solo

Overall experience is quite good. Morning exercise explore my sight. Famous painting is worth to see and with Japanese explanation. Beautiful environment. The living area is clean and sanitized.

Written October 1, 2016

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