basic information

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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how to get there

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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Gion Hatanaka A real Japanese inn in a quiet area of Gion, famous for Geisha. 15min walk to Kiyomizu-dera. 5min to Yasaka-jinja. 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. Ryokan Kinoe A comfort ryokan in Gion District. Quality services. 5 min to Gion Corner, Yasaka Jinja. Ponto-cho, Kiyomizu-dera nearby. Kyoto White Hotel From 4,150 yen per night. 3 minutes from JR Kyoto station. Tomiya Ryokan A traditional Japanese inn located 2 min walk from Kyoto Station. Close to bus terminal for all the attractions. Guest Inn Chita A small traditional inn run by a very kind staff. From 3500yen per guest. 10 min from Kyoto Station. Renewed in 2006.

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