Sennyuji Temple

Sennyuji Temple（泉涌寺） got its name from a clear spring that gushed out in one of its precincts.After the death of Emperor Shijo in 1242 and the construction of his tomb, the tombs of successive emperors were also built.Sennyuji Temple is also called “mitera” because it is a family temple of the imperial family.

Sennyuji Temple

Just to the right of the main gate at the entrance is Unryuin, the oldest sutra recitation hall in Japan.Yokihikanno-do is popular among women for its blessings for marriage, beauty, and easy delivery.Yokihi was the wife of a Chinese emperor and a beauty of the East along with Leopatra.

Sennyuji Temple

Every year on Coming-of-Age Day, Izumiyama Seven Lucky Gods Tour; from March 14 to March 16, Japan’s largest painting of the Nirvana (16 meters long x 8 meters wide) will be open to the public.

Sennyuji Temple

To get to Sennyuji Temple from Kyoto Station, take the bus for about 11 minutes and walk about 15 minutes from the Sennyuji-michi bus stop.Or a 20-minute walk from JR Tofukuji Station.

Sennyuji Temple

Sennyuji Temple Map

opening hours	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※December-February: 9:00-16:30※Admission until 30 minutes before closing time.
regular closing day	without a holiday※Shinshoden closed on the 4th Monday of each month※Tour may be suspended due to events, etc.
entrance fee	Adults 500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen
bus stop	City bus　Sennyuji-michi bus stop※Approx. 15 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop
station	JR / Keihan Tofukuji Station※Approx. 20 minutes walk from the nearest station
parking lot	Parking available（free）
official site	Sennyuji Temple