Basic Information
Address:京都府京都市上京区今出川通烏丸東入相国寺門前町701Phone:075-231-0301Hours:10:00～16:00Fee:800円（浴室、方丈）Access:京都市バス同志社前下車5分Website:Official Website
Description
Head temple of the Rinzai Shokoku-ji school, ranked second among Kyoto's Five Mountains.
Founded by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.
The Dharma Hall, with its irimoya-style hip-and-gable roof and hon-kawara tile roofing, is said to be the oldest surviving Dharma Hall in Japan. Inside, the ceiling features the "Coiled Dragon" painting (Banryu-zu) by Kano Mitsunobu.
Special opening periods vary by year, so check the official website for the latest information.
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