Jakko-in Temple
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kyoto
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 1-1.5 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:00 · Mar-Nov 9:00-17:00; Dec & Jan 4-Feb 9:00-16:30; Jan 1-3 10:00-16:00
- Ticket Price
- Adult: JPY 600 (adult & high school) · Child: JPY 350 (junior high) · May vary on special openings
- Address
- 676 Oharakusaocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 601-1248, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.1200, 135.8440
Introduction
Jakko-in is a Tendai nunnery in Ohara, Kyoto, where, after the Battle of Dan-no-ura, Kenreimon-in — mother of Emperor Antoku — is said to have lived in retirement praying for the Taira clan, tying it closely to the Tale of the Heike. A stone path leads to the hondo, the Pond of Tei, a bell tower and the hermitage ruins; autumn maples frame the steps in quiet beauty. The old hondo burned and was rebuilt in 2005, the image restored from the damaged one as a Jizo — a place to feel impermanence and seclusion.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| 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 |
Mar-Nov 9:00-17:00; Dec & Jan 4-Feb 9:00-16:30; Jan 1-3 10:00-16:00
Ticket Information
| Adult | JPY 600 (adult & high school) |
|---|---|
| Child | JPY 350 (junior high) |
| Free Admission | JPY 100 (elementary) |
May vary on special openings
Transportation
Kyoto bus 17/18 from Kyoto Stn to Ohara, 15 min walk; also from Demachiyanagi
Country lane to the temple; slippery after rain
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Jakko-in 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; Mar-Nov 9:00-17:00; Dec & Jan 4-Feb 9:00-16:30; Jan 1-3 10:00-16:00
How much is the admission for Jakko-in Temple?
Adult: JPY 600 (adult & high school); Child: JPY 350 (junior high); Free Admission: JPY 100 (elementary); May vary on special openings
How long should I spend at Jakko-in Temple?
A typical visit takes 1-1.5 hours.
How do I get to Jakko-in Temple?
Bus: Kyoto bus 17/18 from Kyoto Stn to Ohara, 15 min walk; also from Demachiyanagi
