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At a Glance
Chion-ji stands near Kyoto University at the Hyakumanben crossroads, tying the temple to one of Kyoto's best-known local junctions.
Two 13th-century scrolls by Chinese artist Yan Hui are kept here as Important Cultural Properties, connecting this Kyoto temple to ancient Chinese Buddhist art traditions.
This temple offers 2 different goshuin designs
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Fascinating facts about this place
Chion-ji stands near Kyoto University at the Hyakumanben crossroads, tying the temple to one of Kyoto's best-known local junctions.
Two 13th-century scrolls by Chinese artist Yan Hui are kept here as Important Cultural Properties, connecting this Kyoto temple to ancient Chinese Buddhist art traditions.
The temple's name Hyakumanben means 'One Million Times,' earned in 1331 when monks chanted Namu-Amida-Butsu one million times over seven days to stop a plague following an earthquake.
Chion-ji is a Jodo-shu Buddhist temple in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward.
Seasonal celebrations and special occasions
Buddhist rosary ceremony
A huge 110m Buddhist rosary is moved in a circle by worshippers in the main hall.
Tezukuri Ichi Flea Market
Monthly handmade craft flea market held at Chion-ji Temple.
Buddhist rosary ceremony (August)
In August, the monthly rosary ceremony is held on the 25th instead of the 15th.
Sakyo, Kyoto Prefecture
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