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Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · National Treasure
Chion-in Temple
- Nearest stationHigashiyama Station 0.6 km
- DesignationNational Treasure
Chion-in (知恩院, Monastery of Gratitude) in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land Sect) founded by Hōnen (1133–1212), who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise (Pure Land) by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddha's name. The vast compounds of Chion-in include the site where Hōnen settled to disseminate his teachings and the site where he died.
From the Wikipedia article “Chion-in” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Chion-in Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Higashiyama Station, 0.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Chion-in Temple?
- Higashiyama Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Chion-in Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Chion-in Mieidō: Daderot (Public domain), Chion-ji Sanmon: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shōren-in Temple: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Maruyama Park: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Daiun-in Temple: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yasaka Shrine: Zairon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
