Marishisonten-do

Marishisonten-do is a Buddhist temple in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto. Marishisonten-do is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple Kyusho-in Temple, as well as near the Shinto shrine Ebisu-jinja (shrine).

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kyusho-in Temple and Kennin-ji.

Kyusho-in Temple

Buddhist temple

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Kyusho-in Temple is a Buddhist temple.

Kennin-ji

Buddhist temple

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Kennin-ji is a historic Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, and head temple of its associated branch of Rinzai Buddhism. It is considered to be one of the so-called Kyoto Gozan or "five most important Zen temples of Kyoto". Kennin-ji is situated 210 metres northeast of Marishisonten-do.

Ebisu-jinja (shrine)

Shinto shrine

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Ebisu-jinja (shrine) is a Shinto shrine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Higashiyama and Shimogawara-chō.

Higashiyama

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Some of the most picturesque parts of Kyoto are located in Higashiyama, 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.