Shorenin Monzeki
京都府
Tendai imperial monzeki with a National Treasure Blue Fudo painting and 800-year-old camphor trees
Founded
1150
Type
Temple
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5 min walk from Subway Higashiyama Station
69-1 Awadaguchi Sanjobo-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
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Overview
One of the three Tendai monzeki temples where successive imperial family members served as head priests. Houses the National Treasure Blue Fudo Myoo painting, and its seasonal illuminations are popular.
Origins
The origins of Shoren-in Temple trace back to the early Heian period, when disciples of Dengyo Daishi Saicho, founder of Enryaku-ji on Mount Hiei, are said to have established a monastic dwelling on the mountain. In the mid-12th century, the eminent priest Gyogen, a son of Emperor Toba, became head …
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Visiting Information
Hours
9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30). Spring/autumn night viewing available.
Admission
Individual: adults 600, junior/senior high 400, elementary 200.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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