Rokuoin
Rokuoin（鹿王院） was originally built in 1380 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who dreamed that he could prolong his life if he built a temple here, as the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Daifukuden Hodoji.Hodoji was destroyed by fire during the Onin War, but only Rokuoin remained.
The name Rokuoin comes from the wild deer that appeared in herds.There is a garden centering on the Shariden with a borrowed view of Arashiyama.
Rokuoin is a very quiet place and a great spot in the Arashiyama area.Shukubo (women only), where the general public can stay, have been established.Shukubo are lodging facilities at temples.
To get to Rokuoin from Kyoto Station, take a 16-minute JR train ride and a 7-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Rokuoin Map
| opening hours | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
| entrance fee | Adults 600 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen |
| bus stop | City Bus/Kyoto Bus Shimosaga bus stop |
| station | Randen Rokuoin Station |
| parking lot | Parking available（free）※a few units |
| official site | Rokuoin |
Rokuoin around
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