Myoshinji Temple

Myoshinji Temple is large temple complex with thirty eight sub temples located within the same complex, some of which are famous for their Japanese gardens. Myoshinji Temple features several building which are Important Cultural Properties. Myoshinji Temple is the head temple for the Buddhist Rinzi Zen sect which includes an estimated three thousand temples throughout Japan. Myoshinji Temple complex which is located in north eastern Kyoto contains thirty eight sub temples, but only a few of these sub temples are open to the public. Myoshinji Temple was established in 1342 by the Zen Master Kanzan Egen, however none of the buildings date back to that period as most were destroyed in 1467 during the Onin War. Myoshinji Temple does feature many buildings which are designated Important Cultural Properties. Myoshinji Temple Buildings - Important Cultural Properties List with year of construction. Chokushimon - 1610 Sanmon (main gate) - 1599 Butusden - 1827 Hatto - 1656 Dai-hojo - 1654 Kuri - 1653 Sho-hojo - 1603 Yokushitsu - 1656 Kyozo - 1673 Minamimon - 1610 Kitamon - 1610 Genkan - 1654 Shindo - 1656 MYOSHINJI TEMPLE - SUB TEMPLES Chisho-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Chisho-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Choko-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Choko-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Choukei-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Choukei-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Daiho-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Daiho-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Dairyu-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Dairyu-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Daishin-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Daishin-in Temple is one of the few Myoshinji Sub Temples which is normally open to the public. Daitsu-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Daitsu-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Daiyu-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Daiyu-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Fukuju-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Fukuju-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Gyokuryu-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Gyokuryu-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Hanto-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Hanto-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Jiun-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Jiun-in Temple features a several dry landscape style Japanese gardens. Unfortunately Jiun-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Jusei-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Jusei-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Kaifuku-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Kaifuku-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Kaizando Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Kaizando Temple is not normally open to the public. Keishun-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Keishun-in Temple features several Japanese gardens and a tea house. Keishun-in Temple is one of the few Myoshinji Sub Temples which is normally open to the public. Kingyu-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Kingyu-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Koubai-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Koubai-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Mitsukuni-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Mitsukuni-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Nehando Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Nehando Temple is not normally open to the public. Nyoze-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Nyoze-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Reiun-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Reiun-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Rinka-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Rinka-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Rinshouin Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Rinshouin Temple is not normally open to the public. Ryosen-an Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Ryosen-an Temple is not normally open to the public. Shoutaku-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Shoutaku-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Shunko-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Shunko-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Taizo-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Taizo-in Temple is famous for its three Japanese gardens, which include two dry landscape and another large garden featuring a waterfall and pond. Taizo-in Temple is one of the few Myoshinji Sub Temples which is normally open to the public. Tenju-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Tenju-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Tenkyu-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Tenkyu-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Tensho-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Tensho-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Tokai-an Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Tokai-an Temple is not normally open to the public. Tourin-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Tourin-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Tsugen-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Tsugen-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Unsho-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unsho-in Temple is one of the few Myoshinji Sub Temples which is normally open to the public. Yotoku-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Yotoku-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Yougen-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Yougen-in Temple is not normally open to the public. Zakke-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Unfortunately Zakke-in Temple is not normally open to the public. | | |