A hidden temple enveloped in tranquility, known as a prime autumn foliage spot. Enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves contrasting with the red mountain gate and main hall.
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Highlights
Temple open to the public during the autumn foliage season
Beautiful contrast of the red mountain gate and autumn leaves
From Kyoto Station, take city bus No. 100 (from D1 platform) for about 20 minutes and get off at Okazaki-michi bus stop. It's about a 10-minute walk from there. From Shijo Kawaramachi, take bus No. 32 or 203 for about 15 minutes and get off at Higashi Tennocho bus stop. It's about a 15-minute walk from there. The closest subway station on the Tozai Line is蹴上駅 (Keihan Station), approximately a 25-minute walk away. Show route
Op.Hours
Generally not open to the public
Cld.Days
Generally not open to the public
Fee
Generally not open to the public
INFO
Please contact us in advance if you wish to visit.
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Overview
Eishoin Temple was founded in 1589 (Tensho 17) during the Azuchi-Momoyama period by Kimata Morikatsu, a retainer of the Tokugawa clan. Kimata Morikatsu served the first Tokugawa shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa, starting from his father's generation. Around 1590 (Tensho 18), he became a retainer of Ii Naomasa under the order of Ieyasu Tokugawa. After the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 (Keicho 5), when Ii Naomasa became the first feudal lord of Sawayama Domain (Hikone Domain) in Omi Province, Morikatsu became an elder, serving Ii Naomasa and his son, Ii Naonatsu. He fell ill in 1610 (Keicho 15) and passed away in Kyoto during his convalescence, being buried at Kinjō-kōmyō-ji Temple. Eishoin Temple is a sub-temple of Kinjō-kōmyō-ji Temple, a major temple of the Jodo sect.
One of Eishoin's highlights is Myōjōsui (Myōjō water), also known as the Tenjin Gekō no Ido (well of heavenly being's manifestation), one of Kyoto's famous waters. Legend says a star fell from heaven into the well, and a Bodhisattva appeared.
Eishoin Temple is also renowned for its autumn foliage. The maple and gingko trees within the grounds turn vibrant colors, creating a stunning contrast with the red mountain gate and main hall, attracting many visitors. Even outside of the autumn foliage season, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery throughout the year. Why not spend some quiet time in this hidden temple, a true oasis of tranquility?
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