Yoshiminedera Temple

Yoshiminedera Temple（善峯寺） is dedicated to the eleven-faced thousand-armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.It declined after the Onin War, but was rebuilt in the Edo period thanks to a donation from Keishoin, mother of Tsunayoshi Tokugawa.

Yoshiminedera Temple offers a panoramic view of Kyoto City from its elevated location. It is also known for its cherry blossoms, hydrangea, and autumn leaves.

Yoshiminedera Temple

You can see the famous “Yuryu-no-matsu” (pine tree), the largest pine tree in Japan (a natural monument), and the 300 year old weeping cherry tree, which was hand-planted by Keishoin.

Yoshiminedera Temple

To get to Yoshiminedera Temple from Kyoto Station, ride from JR Kyoto Station to Mukomachi Station (approx. 8 minutes), from JR Mukomachi Station bus stop to Yoshiminedera bus stop (approx. 34 minutes), and an approx. 8-minute walk from the Yoshiminedera bus stop.
※In winter (January 6 to the end of February), the bus stops at Koshio bus stop.

Yoshiminedera Temple

Yoshiminedera Temple Map

opening hours	8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※Admission until 4:45 p.m.※Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
regular closing day	without a holiday
entrance fee	Adults 500 yen, High school students 300 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
bus stop	Hankyu Bus Yoshiminedera bus stop※In winter, it stops at "Ojio bus stop".
station	Hankyu Higashi Mukou Station※The nearest station is another JR Mukomachi station.※Ride the Hankyu Bus from the nearest station (about 34 minutes ride)
parking lot	Parking lot available (charged)
official site	Yoshiminedera Temple