Enko-ji

Enko-ji is the first temple to be opened in 1601 in Fushimi. Tokugawa Leyasu invited the Zen priest Kanshitsu Genkitsu to establish a place of learning under his civil administration policy. Later the temple began publishing the books known as Enkoji books.

Wooden print types still exists. Enko-ji was relocated to its present site in 1667. Although the temple declined during the Meiji Restoration it was later restored as a training temple for Buddhist nuns.

Today Enko-ji is a zen training temple of Nanzen-ji school. The fresh growth of early summer and colors of autumn are striking. The temple holds the folding screen painted by Murayama Okyo.

The fresh growth of early summer and colors of autumn are striking. The temple holds the folding screen painted by Murayama Okyo.


Address

13 Kotani-cho Ichijoji Sakyo-ku.
Tel: 075-781-8025 | Fax: 075-781-8035

By Bus
City bus No. 5: Ichijoji Sagarimatsucho Stop /Eizan Rlwy: Ichijoji Stn.

9:00am - 4:30pm.

About 20 minute(s).

Closed from December 28 - December 31.

400 yen for adults, 200 yen for children. 500 yen is charged for night viewing in November.

Reservation for Meditation and Dharma talks (approximately 1 hour):
Number of participants: 20 - 50. Advisable to make reservation by letter one month in advance.