Konkai Komyoji Temple

Konkai Komyoji Temple（金戒光明寺） is said to have originated when Honen Shonin established a small hermitage. Later, Emperor Go-Kogon bestowed upon the temple the two characters “Kin-Kai” and it became Konkai Komyo-ji Temple.It is locally known as “Kurotani-san”.

Konkai Komyoji Temple is associated with the Aizu Clan; in December 1862, the Aizu Clan led 1,000 clan soldiers to make Konkai Komyoji their headquarters.

Konkai Komyoji Temple

Monju Bosatsu (Manjusri) at Konkai Komyoji Temple is one of the three Monju statues in Japan and is said to bring blessings for academic achievement, success in school, and increased wisdom. A stone Buddha with afro hair can be seen on the eastern slope of the temple grounds.

Konkai Komyoji Temple

To get to Konkai Komyoji Temple from Kyoto Station, take a 29-minute bus ride and a 10-minute walk from the Okazaki-michi bus stop.

Konkai Komyoji Temple

Konkai Komyoji Temple Map

opening hours	9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
regular closing day	without a holiday
entrance fee	free※There is a toll section depending on the time of year.
bus stop	City bus　Okazaki Michi Bus Stop※10 minutes walk from Okazaki-michi bus stop.※15 minutes walk from Higashitennocho bus stop
station	Subway　Keage Station※Approx. 20 minutes walk from Keage Station※Nearest station is Jingu-Marutamachi Station on Keihan Railway, about 20 minutes walk.
parking lot	Parking lot available (charged)
official site	Konkai Komyoji Temple