自転車で知恩院へChionin Temple is the headquarters of the Jodo Shu (Pure Land) sect of Buddhism, and smack in the middle of many of Kyoto's best sites. It is easy to get to on foot or on a bike.
It was founded by Honen (1133–1212), and the large grounds include the place where he taught and later died from fasting.
It is due north of Maruyama Park and not far from Okazaki, home to Heian Shrine and several good museums.
Like the rest of Kyoto, Chionin suffered extensive damage during the Onin War. Two centuries later, several buildings were burnt down in 1633.
In more recent years, it was used during the filming of "The Last Samurai." Tom Cruise et al were filmed at Chionin in October 2002.
The most striking aspect to Chionin is its two-story San-mon (main gate). Once you pass through this, a steep flight of stairs awaits.
Another massive item in Chionin is its temple bell. At 74 tons, it is the largest in Japan..
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400 Hayashishita-cho 3-chome, Yamato-oji, Higashi-hairu, Shimbashi Dori, Kyoto
Phone: +81 (0)75 531 2111
Hours: March-October: daily 9:00-4:30; November-February: daily 9:00-4:00.
Fee: ¥400
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