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Enkoji Temple

📍 13 Ichijoji Kotani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8147, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Kyoto
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
1 hour
Address
13 Ichijoji Kotani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8147, Japan
Coordinates
35.0480, 135.7950

Introduction

Enkō-ji is a Rinzai temple in Ichijōji, Sakyo, Kyoto, founded in 1601 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, who also established a school here and a base for Japan's earliest movable-type 'Fushimi edition' printing, with wood type preserved today. Famous for its dry garden 'Jūgyū no niwa' and autumn maples, the view from the study is rated among Kyoto's finest foliage compositions, lovely in fresh green and snow too; with Manshu-in and Shisendō on an Ichijōji maple route.

✨ Highlights

1
Jūgyū Garden
A dry garden serene through the seasons.
2
Founded by Ieyasu
Built in 1601 by Tokugawa Ieyasu with a school.
3
Fushimi Type
A base of Japan's earliest movable type, wood type kept.
4
Foliage View
The garden view from the study is top-tier.
5
Ichijōji Route
With Manshu-in and Shisendō nearby.
6
Four Seasons
Fresh green, red leaves and snow each delight.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：13 Ichijoji Kotani-cho, Sakyo-ku.
→Cost：JPY 500 adult, 400 high/junior high, 300 elementary.
→Access：15 min from Ichijo-ji station, bus 10 min from Demachiyanagi.
→Combine：With Manshu-in and Shisendō on the Ichijōji route.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday09:00-17:00
Tuesday09:00-17:00
Wednesday09:00-17:00
Thursday09:00-17:00
Friday09:00-17:00
Saturday09:00-17:00
Sunday09:00-17:00

9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30); open daily

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultJPY 500
StudentJPY 400 (high/junior high)
ChildJPY 300 (elementary)

Transportation

Subway

15 min east from Eizan Railway Ichijo-ji, or bus from Demachiyanagi to Ichijoji-shitamatsucho then 10 min

Note

Narrow roads; use public transport

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Enkoji Temple?

Monday: 09:00-17:00; Tuesday: 09:00-17:00; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00; Thursday: 09:00-17:00; Friday: 09:00-17:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00; 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30); open daily

How much is the admission for Enkoji Temple?

Adult: JPY 500; Student: JPY 400 (high/junior high); Child: JPY 300 (elementary)

How long should I spend at Enkoji Temple?

A typical visit takes 1 hour.

How do I get to Enkoji Temple?

Subway: 15 min east from Eizan Railway Ichijo-ji, or bus from Demachiyanagi to Ichijoji-shitamatsucho then 10 min