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Myoshinji Temple
64 Hanazono Myoshinji-cho, Ukyo-ku Phone: ☎ 075-461-5226About
Myoshinji Temple, 64 Hanazono Myoshinji-cho, Ukyo-ku (Nearest bus stop: Myoshin Kitamon-mae, routes 10 and 26. Nearest Randen tram station: Myoshinji), ☎ 075-461-5226, [7]. A large Zen temple complex famous for its large collection of famous artwork. To enter the main hall of Myoshin-ji, you must pay for a tour (tours typically operate every 20 minutes). Inside the main hall you'll find the temple's large dragon painting on the ceiling and the bell. Myoshinji's bell was made in 698, making it one of the oldest in Japan. As one of the head Zen temples, there are many sub-temples on the temple grounds, each with its own sites and separate fees. Some of the sub-temples are even available for overnight stays and mation (see "Sleep" section). Admission fee: ¥500.
