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Shōjōke-in Temple

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Shōjōke-in Temple

清浄華院

Kyoto · Kansai

Shōjōke-in Temple is a major temple of the Jodo sect located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto. It is one of the seven main temples of the Jodo sect and is said to have been founded by Ennin at the request of Emperor Seiwa during the Heian period.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.2· 183 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Website
www2.jozan.jp

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

historyculturetemplespiritualpilgrimage

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