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Chishaku-in Temple

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Chishaku-in Temple

智積院

Kyoto · Kansai

Chishaku-in Temple is the head temple of the Shingon sect Chizan school located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto. The main deity is the Dainichi Nyorai of the Vajra Realm.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.4· 2,500 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Website
chisan.or.jp

Today

9:00–16:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tags

historyculturetemplespiritualbuddha

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