Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji · Kyoto: visitor guide

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Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji

The hillside layout includes stairs and covered corridors, with a city view from the pagoda route. Autumn special openings and illuminations use separate hours and fees.

48 Eikando-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Usually 9am–5pm · Last entry 4pm

Regular adult ¥1,000 · Autumn exhibition priced separately

No reservation · Check the current autumn schedule

At opening; especially early in autumn

60–90 minutes

Do not photograph in the worship area housing Mikaeri Amida.

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