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Eikan-do Temple
永観堂Kyoto · Kansai
Eikan-do Temple is a hillside temple complex in eastern Kyoto, its halls linked by covered wooden corridors climbing the slope to a pagoda with a view over the city. It holds a unique statue of Amida Buddha said to be the only one in Japan depicted looking back over its shoulder. The temple's roughly 3,000 maples have made it one of Kyoto's most celebrated autumn sites, peaking in late November.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.6· 9,631 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Admission
- Regular admission adults ¥1,000; university/vocational students ¥800; junior/senior high ¥600; elementary ¥200. The autumn treasure exhibition (秋の寺宝展, mid-Nov–early Dec) is priced higher and the evening illumination is a separate ticket.
- Nearest station
- Keage Station · 14 min walk
- Website
- eikando.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–16:00¥200Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Seasonal hours
- The autumn treasure exhibition in November and early December runs on its own hours and admission, which are not published for 2026 yet.
Note
- The 4:00 PM figure is the reception cut-off; the gates close at 5:00 PM.
How to get there
From Kyoto Station · ~21 min by car
Tags
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