Reikan Ji Temple Northern Higashiyama

Only open for two brief periods a year, Reikan-ji Temple is a must-see attraction if you’re lucky enough to be in town when the gates are open.

[image © Damien Douxchamps]

Open only first two weeks of April and last two weeks of November (check with the Kyoto Tourist Information Office for exact yearly dates), Reikan-ji, a small temple just above The Path of Philosophy, is famous for its camellia, which burst into riotous crimson bloom in early April. In the fall, the red highlights will be supplied by the countless maple trees that dot the grounds.

English address:
12 Goshonodan-cho, Shishigatani, Sakyo-ku

Japanese Address:
左京区鹿ケ谷御所ノ段町12

Opening hours:
10am-4pm, last entry 3:30pm
Open only in spring and autumn

Admission:
Adults: \600
Elementary school students: \300

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
7min walk from Ginkaku-ji-michi Bus Stop, Kyoto City Bus 5 or 17 from Kyoto Station

Telephone: 771-4040

Website: None

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Near To Here:
Reikan-ji 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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