Yasaka Koshindo Temple

Area

Kyoto-shi

Category

Shrine / temple

Yasaka Koshindo Temple locates in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, a popular sightseeing district. The temple was built in 960, and today is known for its cute, colorful ornaments. Though the temple is small, you will find a colorful wonderland after entering through the red entrance gates. The ornaments are called “kukurizaru”, and visitors write their wishes on them and hang them up.

Basic Information

Address

390-1 Kinen-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Phone

075-541-2565

Hours

9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Closed

Open year-round

Fee

Free

Credit Card

Unaccepted

Website

http://www.geocities.jp/yasakakousinndou/

Access

FromKyoto Station

【Kyoto Sta.】Kyoto City Bus 206 / for Kitaoji Bus Terminal
→【Higashiyama-Yasui】→ about a 6-minute walk

FromTokyo Station

【Tokyo Sta.】Tokaido Shinkansen / for Shin-Osaka
→【Kyoto Sta.】Kyoto City Bus 206 / for Kitaoji Bus Terminal
→【Higashiyama-Yasui】→ about a 6-minute walk

FromKansai Airport

【Kansai Airport Sta.】Keihan Bus, Kansai Airport Bus, Osaka Airport Bus / for Demachi-Yanagai Sta.
→【Kyoto Sta.】Kyoto City Bus 206 / for Kitaoji Bus Terminal
→【Higashiyama-Yasui】→ about a 6-minute walk