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Mampukuji is the head temple of the Zen Obaku sect, which entered Japan from China through Nagasaki in 1654 as the last of Japan's three sects of Zen Buddhism (the other two are the Rinzai and Soto sects). Six years later, Mampukuji was built in an architecture style of China's Ming Dynasty.
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Mampukuji is a 5 minute walk from JR Obaku Station on the JR Nara Line. There are two local trains per hours between Kyoto and Obaku Station, which take about 25 minutes and cost 230 Yen one way.
Alternatively you can take the Keihan Uji Line from central Kyoto (Shijo Station) to Keihan Obaku Station. The one way trip takes 30 minutes and costs 300 Yen, and Mampukuji is a 5-10 minute walk from the station.
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Popularity of Mampukuji Temple:
Users who have been to Kyoto: 1925
Users who have been to Mampukuji Temple: 57 38th of 46 most visited sights in Kyoto. 260th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.
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78/100
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| hotels
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Station Ryokan Seiki
Japanese-style, friendly and affordable family-run inn located only 5 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station.
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Hotel Sanoya
3 min from north exit of JR Kyoto Sta. but in quiet area. Cozy, clean Japanese rooms with bath. Internet PC in lobby.
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Ryokan Wakamiya
Inexpensive, cozy inn with helpful staff. 7 min walk from JR Kyoto Sta. Free Internet PC. Communal baths on top floor.
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Kyoto Ryokan Shoei
This charming budget hotel is located in the historical Shimabara district of Kyoto.
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Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto
Voted No.1 hostel in Asia by Hostelworld customers. 9 mins walk from JR Kyoto station Bed from 2,500 yen.
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Kyoto White Hotel
From 4,150 yen per night. 3 minutes from JR Kyoto station.
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Gion Hatanaka
A real Japanese inn in a quiet area of Gion, famous for Geisha. 15min walk to Kiyomizu-dera. 5min to Yasaka-jinja.
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Kyoto Tours
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