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Shōkoku-ji Temple

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Shōkoku-ji Temple

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Kyoto · Kansai

Shōkoku-ji Temple is a large temple of the Rinzai sect located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto. It is designated as an important cultural property.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.3· 1,109 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Website
shokoku-ji.jp

Today

10:00–16:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tags

historyculturetemplebuddhaspiritual

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