Yamashina Shoten Temple

Yamashina Shoten Temple is a Buddhist temple in , , . Yamashina Shoten Temple is situated nearby to the shrine , as well as near the garden .
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: temple in Yamashina, Kyoto
  • Also known as: “Sōrin-in” and “Sōrin-in Temple”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bishamondō and 瑞光院.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 150 metres southeast of Yamashina Shoten Temple.

Temple
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is a temple, which is situated 330 metres southeast of Yamashina Shoten Temple.

Railway station
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is a train station in Ward, , , . The station has two separated sections: underground subway section and above-ground JR section. is situated 1 km south of Yamashina Shoten Temple.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shimogawara-chō and Higashiyama.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood, which is situated 3½ km west of Yamashina Shoten Temple.

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Some of the most picturesque parts of are located in , the eastern region of the city, across the Kamo River. Visiting the main tourist attractions of eastern Kyoto will fill a full day - a suggested itinerary is to work north from Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkakuji, passing through Gion, and visiting Yasaka Shrine and Nanzenji before following the Philosopher's Walk to Ginkakuji.

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Ōtsu is the capital of . Enryaku-ji, a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei overlooking , is the headquarters of the Tendai sect and one of the most significant monasteries in Japanese history.

Yamashina Shoten Temple

Latitude
35.00192° or 35° 0′ 7″ north
Longitude
135.81759° or 135° 49′ 3″ east
Open location code
8Q7Q2R29+Q2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1936157460
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Wiki­data ID
Q11410466
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In Other Languages

From Indonesian to Japanese—“Yamashina Shoten Temple” goes by many names.
  • Indonesian: “Wihara Sōrin-in”
  • Japanese: “双林寺 (京都市)”
  • Japanese: “双林院”
  • Japanese: “山科聖天”

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Highlights include Emperor’s Residence and 観音堂.

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