Jurinji Temple

Jurinji Temple(十輪寺) belongs to the Tendai sect.Jurinji Temple is associated with “Narihira Ariwara,” one of the 36 Poets of Japan. It is commonly known as “Narihira Temple.

Jurinji Temple

The three sides of the garden are the high hallway (south side), the tea ceremony room (north side), and the Gyohei Palace (east side). The word “fukan” means to sense the omnipresent universe of the Buddha.

Jurinji Temple

In spring, 150-year-old weeping cherry trees (commonly known as Narihira Sakura) can be seen. In the fall, the 800-year-old giant camphor tree and “Narihira Momiji” are beautiful.

Jurinji Temple

The road in front of Jurinji Temple leads up to Yoshiminedera Temple, which is accessible by car, but parking is not allowed from March 21 to April 13.

Jurinji Temple



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opening hours9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
regular closing daywithout a holiday※Day off for events
entrance fee400 yen
bus stopHankyu Bus Haikata Bus Stop※21-minute walk from the bus stop to Jurinji Temple (about 1.6 km)
stationHankyu Higashi Mukomachi Station※The nearest station is JR Mukojimachi Station.※Boarding Hankyu Bus (approximately 15 minutes ride)
parking lotParking available(free)
official siteJurinji Temple


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