Shoboji Temple

Shoboji Temple(正法寺) belongs to the Toji school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. The principal image of the temple is Senju Kannon (Goddess of Mercy).

Shoboji Temple

It is also commonly known as “Ishi no tera” (stone temple) because of the 200 tons of huge rocks in its precincts.The “Birds and Animals Stone Garden” (Hosho-en), in which stones in the shapes of elephants, owls, lions, frogs, rabbits, and turtles are arranged with the Higashiyama mountain range in the background, is famous.

Shoboji Temple

You can walk from Shoboji Temple to Shojiji Temple via Oharano Shrine.

Shoboji Temple

To get to Shoboji Temple from Kyoto Station, ride from JR Kyoto Station to Mukomachi Station (approx. 8 minutes), from JR Mukomachi Station bus stop to Minamikasuga-cho bus stop (approx. 25 minutes), and walk approx. 10 minutes from the bus stop.

Shoboji Temple



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opening hours9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※Registration closes at 4:30 p.m.
regular closing daywithout a holiday
entrance feeAdults 300 yen, children 100 yen
bus stopCity bus Minamikasuga-cho bus stop※10 minutes walk after getting off at the bus stop
stationHankyu Katsura Station※Get off at Katsura Station, take a bus, get off at Minamikasuga-cho bus stop, and walk about 10 minutes.
parking lotParking available(free)
official siteShoboji Temple


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