Bishamondo
京都府
Tendai monzeki temple with Kano-school 'moving fusuma' and spectacular autumn foliage at the Imperial gate
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703
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Temple
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About 20 min walk from Yamashina Station (JR / Tozai Subway Line / Keihan)
18 Anshu Inariyama-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto
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Overview
Bishamondo is a Tendai-sect monzeki temple tracing its origins to Izumoji, founded in 703 by Gyoki, later relocated and revived in its current location in Yamashina by Kokai, a disciple of Tenkai. After Prince Koben, son of Emperor Gonishinomiya, entered the temple, it became a monzeki and is counted among the five Tendai monzeki of Kyoto. The principal image of Bishamonten is said to date from th…
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Origins
The origins of Bishamondo are traced to Izumoji, a temple said to have been founded in 703 by the monk Gyoki in the northeastern part of the capital, along the Izumoji road. The principal image of Bishamonten is believed to have been created during the Heian period, and the temple was venerated as a…
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Martial Fortune
Warding Off Evil
Wealth & Fortune
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "毘沙門天"
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Hours
Visiting hours (Mar–Nov): touring ends 4:30 PM, gate closes 5:00 PM. Winter (Dec–Feb): touring ends 4:00 PM, gate closes 4:30 PM. No closed days.
Admission
Admission: general ¥1,000, high school students ¥500, elementary/junior high students ¥300. Groups of 15+: ¥800. (Revised March 2026)
As of 2026-07-18. Subject to change.
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