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Chionin Temple (知恩院) is the headquarters of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect)
founded by Honen (1133-1212), who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn
in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise (Pure Land) by calling gout nembutsu,
Amida Buddha's name. The vast compounds of Chion-in include the site where
Honen settled to disseminate his teachings and the site where he closed his life.
The original temple was built in 1234 by Honen's disciple, Genchi (1183-1238) in
memory of his master and was named Chion-in. Numerous buildings in the
complex were burnt down in 1633, but were entirely rebuilt by the third Tokugawa
Shogun Iemitsu (1604-51) these are the palatial structures that stand today.
San-mon Gate
Built in 1619. San-mon, the colossal main gate, is the largest surviving structure
of its kind in Japan.
Chion-in has a large and small guest houses in the Irimoya roof style called
Ohojo and Kohojo that are designated Important Cultural Properties. Both guest
houses were built in 1641.
Admission 400 Yen ($4.00)
founded by Honen (1133-1212), who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn
in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise (Pure Land) by calling gout nembutsu,
Amida Buddha's name. The vast compounds of Chion-in include the site where
Honen settled to disseminate his teachings and the site where he closed his life.
The original temple was built in 1234 by Honen's disciple, Genchi (1183-1238) in
memory of his master and was named Chion-in. Numerous buildings in the
complex were burnt down in 1633, but were entirely rebuilt by the third Tokugawa
Shogun Iemitsu (1604-51) these are the palatial structures that stand today.
San-mon Gate
Built in 1619. San-mon, the colossal main gate, is the largest surviving structure
of its kind in Japan.
Chion-in has a large and small guest houses in the Irimoya roof style called
Ohojo and Kohojo that are designated Important Cultural Properties. Both guest
houses were built in 1641.
Admission 400 Yen ($4.00)
How to get there?
From Kyoto station take the RAKU 100 bus. Approximately 20 mintues. 1 way will
cost 220 Yen ($2.20) or use the Kyoto Bus Pass. Get off at Gion Stop
From Kyoto station take the RAKU 100 bus. Approximately 20 mintues. 1 way will
cost 220 Yen ($2.20) or use the Kyoto Bus Pass. Get off at Gion Stop
