Ryosokuin
Ryosokuin（両足院） is one of the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Kenninji Temple.Originally called “Chisokuin”, it was destroyed by fire in 1552 and later rebuilt and renamed Ryosokuin.
There is a garden with a pond and a surrounding “Suigetsu-tei” which is a copy of Oda Yurakusai’s teahouse “Nyoan”.
Ryosokuin Temple is usually closed to the public, but is open to the public on a special seasonal basis. A zazen experience is available by reservation.
To get to Ryosokuin from Kyoto Station, take a 13-minute bus ride and a 5-minute walk from the bus stop.
Ryosokuin Map
| opening hours | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.※Closing gate 16:30 |
| regular closing day | normally closed to the public |
| entrance fee | Adults 600 yen, junior high and high school students 300 yen, elementary school students and younger free |
| bus stop | City bus Higashiyama Yasui bus stop |
| station | Keihan Gion-Shijo Station |
| parking lot | without※Paid parking available nearby |
| official site | Ryosokuin |
Ryosokuin around
distance in a straight line : about 116m
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