Reikanji Temple
Reikanji Temple（霊鑑寺） is a nun monastery where five imperial princesses and imperial granddaughters served as abbots, and is also known as the “Gosho of the Valley.
The main hall was donated by Ienari Tokugawa in 1795. The garden is an ornamental garden with a pond and Hannya-ji type stone lanterns.
As many as 30 species of camellias are planted here, including Emperor Gomizuo’s beloved “Jikkou Tsubaki” (camellia japonica). Reikanji Temple is usually closed to the public.
To get to Reikanji Temple from Kyoto Station, take a 27-minute bus ride and a 5-minute walk from the Shinnyodo-mae bus stop.
Reikanji Temple Map
| opening hours | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| regular closing day | normally closed to the public |
| entrance fee | Adults 600 yen, elementary school students 300 yen |
| bus stop | City bus Kaminomiyanomae bus stop※From Kyoto Station, get off at Shinnyodo-mae bus stop and walk about 5 minutes. |
| station | Subway Keage Station※Approx. 30 minutes walk from the nearest station |
| parking lot | No parking |
Reikanji Temple around
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