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Chion-in 知恩院
Buddhist temple in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
史About
Chion-in (知恩院, Monastery of Gratitude) in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land Sect) founded by Hōnen (1133–1212), who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise (Pure Land) by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddha's name.
The vast compounds of Chion-in include the site where Hōnen settled to disseminate his teachings and the site where he died.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
| Founded | 1175 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Official website | chion-in.or.jp |
| Nearest stations | Higashiyama Station · 576 m Tōzai Line Keage Station · 683 m Tōzai Line Sanjō Keihan Station · 994 m Tōzai Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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Opening hours and fees change — check the official website before you go.
Data: Wikidata (CC0)
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Chion-in?
Chion-in (知恩院, Monastery of Gratitude) in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land Sect) founded by Hōnen (1133–1212), who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise (Pure Land) by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddha's name.
Where is Chion-in?
Chion-in is in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. The nearest station is Higashiyama Station (about 576 m in a straight line).
When was Chion-in founded?
1175, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Chion-in?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://www.chion-in.or.jp/
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