Manshu In Temple Northern Higashiyama

A small gem of a temple well to the north of the “beaten path,” Manshu-in rewards the visitor with a fine garden, brilliant architecture and superb decorations.

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Perfect for visitors exploring Kyoto by bicycle, Manshu-in Temple is a rarely visited masterpiece of a temple that is well worth the effort to get there. The garden is a wonderful karesansu (dry gravel “Zen”) garden and the fusuma-e (sliding door paintings) were done by the master Kano Eitoku. Manshu-in Temple is easily paired with a visit to nearby Shisen-do Temple.

English address:
42 Takenouchi-cho, Ichijo-ji, Sakyo-ku

Japanese Address:
左京区一乗寺竹ノ内町42

Opening hours:
9am-4.30pm

Admission:
Adults: ¥600
High school students: ¥500
Junior high and elementary school students: ¥300

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
20min walk from Shugakuin Station, Eizan line

Telephone: 781-5010

Website: Official Website (Japanese)

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Near To Here:
Manshu-in Temple is located in Kyoto’s Northern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Northern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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