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Zenrin-ji Temple

A Buddhist temple known for its collection of ancient artworks and the Mikaeri Amida.

★ 4.6 ・ 9,682 online ratings
History ・ Temple ・ Autumn Leaves ・ Art
Opening hours
09:00–16:00
Business status
Open
Official website
Link
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Basic information｜Zenrin-ji Temple

A famous Buddhist temple that houses ancient artworks. It is known for the Mikaeri Amida, a statue of Amida Buddha looking back over its shoulder, among other things.

Details

Opening hours
Mon09:00–16:00
Tue09:00–16:00
Wed09:00–16:00
Thu09:00–16:00
Fri09:00–16:00
Sat09:00–16:00
Sun09:00–16:00
Business status
Open
Official website
Link
Phone
+81 75-761-0007
Wheelchair accessible
No
Zenrin-ji Temple
48 Eikandocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto 606-8445
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Overall score
8.2/ 10
Recommendation

Feedback online is consistently strong — highly recommended for travellers.

Radar chart of popularity metricsEach metric is scored out of ten; the closer the shape sits to the outer ring, the higher the score.Social buzzSearch interestReview scoreVisit volumeFeedback rateNearby buzz

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Every metric is scored out of 10

01Social buzz
6.8 / 10
02Search interest
6.3 / 10
03Review score
9.7 / 10
04Visit volume
9.4 / 10
05Feedback rate
9.4 / 10
06Nearby buzz
7.5 / 10

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