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Shōrin-ji Temple

Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi ·

Shōrin-ji Temple

Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi ·
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The Perfect 7-Day Japan Itinerary (Updated 2025)

"This small 16th-century temple is worth visiting for its meditation classes where you tour the temple and are instructed in zazen, offering a unique experience that adds depth and nuance to seeing many of Kyoto’s other temples—just dress comfortably." - Matthew Kepnes

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16th-century Buddhist temple offering meditation classes

zazen meditation
peaceful place
lovely temple
nice gardens
serenity
sweet pastry
tea
english instructions
Google Rating
4.3 (1.2K)
Yelp Rating
5.0
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15 Chome-795 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan Get directions

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Information

16th-century Buddhist temple offering meditation classes

zazen meditation
peaceful place
lovely temple
nice gardens
serenity
sweet pastry
tea
english instructions
Google Rating
4.3 (1.2K)
Yelp Rating
5.0
Placeholder

15 Chome-795 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan Get directions

Restroom
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