Head temple of Tendai Enjo, founded in 938 by Ryogen, standing on the site of Murasaki Shikibu's former home
The head temple of the Tendai Enjo sect, founded in 938 by Ryogen (Ganzan Daishi, the reviver of Mt. Hiei) and moved to its current site near Murasaki Shikibu\'s former residence in 1245. The \'Genji Garden\' of white gravel, moss, and violet bellflowers evokes the world of The Tale of Genji, said to have been written here. The annual Tsuina-shiki demon dance on February 3 is a beloved Kyoto winte…
Rozanji Temple was founded in 938 (Tenkyo 1) on the northern hills of Kyoto by Ryogen, also known as Ganzan Daishi, the reviver of Mt. Hiei, under the name Yogan Kongoin. In 1245 (Kangen 3), the monk Kakuyu relocated the temple to Izumoji and renamed it Rozanji. The current site is said to correspon…
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "阿弥陀如来"
Hours
9:00–16:00. Closed Jan 1 and Feb 1–4.
Admission
Admission: 500 adults, 400 elementary/junior high (400 for groups of 30+)
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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