Rokkaku-dō, Kyoto

Name: Rokkaku-dō
Address: Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-221-2686

#72 among attractions in Kyoto

Temple, Buddhist temple

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The Rokkaku-dō, official name Chōhō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, said to have been established by Prince Shōtoku. The name comes from its main hall's hexagonal shape. This temple is part of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. ()

Local name: 頂法寺 Coordinates: 35°0'27"N, 135°45'36"E

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Kyoto Japan

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+81 75-221-2686

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Day trips

Rokkaku-dō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nijō Castle, Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kennin-ji, Shirakumo Shrine.

1.1 kmNW
Historic wooden castle with lush gardens
Nijō Castle, Kyoto
18 min walk • Nijō Castle, a historic fortress nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a testament to the country's feudal era and the power of the Tokugawa shoguns. Constructed in 1603, the castle was the official Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate and was built...
~470 mN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, the Kyoto International Manga Museum stands as a vibrant testament to Japan's rich manga culture. Established in November 2006, this unique institution serves as both a museum and a library, dedicated to the preservation, research,...
1.5 kmSE
Buddhist temple with tea and a Zen garden
Kennin-ji, Kyoto
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, Kennin-ji stands as a serene testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. As the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, this historical site offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets and a chance to immerse oneself in the...
1.6 kmN
Sacred and religious sites
Shirakumo Shrine, Kyoto
25 min walk • Shirakumo Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, in Kyoto, Japan.
~280 mSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kyoto Art Center, Kyoto
5 min walk • The Kyoto Art Center is a venue for promoting the arts which is located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. The center, a three-story reinforced-concrete building, occupies the site of the former Meirin Elementary School.
1.2 kmNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Shinsenen, Kyoto
19 min walk • Shinsenen is a Shingon Japanese Buddhist temple located south of Nijō Castle in the approximate center of the modern city of Kyoto, Honshu, Japan. It was founded by Kūkai in 824 and predominantly consists of a large water garden centering about a pond. It is said to be the oldest existing garden in Kyoto.
1.4 kmN
Church
St. Agnes Cathedral, Kyoto
22 min walk • St. Agnes Cathedral is a Christian church located in Kyoto, Japan, and is the diocesan Cathedral of the Diocese of Kyoto, which comprises all the Anglican-Episcopal churches and other facilities in Fukui, Ishikawa, Kyoto, and Toyama Prefectures.
~710 mNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Honnō-ji, Kyoto
12 min walk • Honnō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren branch of Buddhism located in Kyoto, Japan. Its honzon is mandara-honzon from Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō.
1.2 kmE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Minami-za, Kyoto
19 min walk • Minami-za is the primary kabuki theatre in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded in 1610 as Shijō Minami-za. The current building, with a 1,086 seat capacity, was built in 1929.
~660 mE
Street
Sanjō Street, Kyoto
11 min walk • Sanjō Street（三条通さんじょうどおり sanjō dōri）is a major street that crosses the center of the city of Kyoto from east to west, running from Shinomiya in the Yamashina-ku ward to the vicinity of the Tenryū-ji in Arashiyama.
1.1 kmE
Street
Zest Oike, Kyoto
18 min walk • Oike Street is a mayor street that crosses the center of the city of Kyoto from east to west, running approximately 4.9 km from Kawabata Street to Tenjingawa Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rokkaku-dō?

Nearby attractions include The Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto (5 min walk), Kyoto Art Center, Kyoto (5 min walk), Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto (8 min walk), Nishikikōji Street, Kyoto (9 min walk).

How to get to Rokkaku-dō by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rokkaku-dō:

Metro

Karasuma Oike • Lines: K, T (5 min walk)
Shijō • Lines: K (9 min walk)

Bus

Karasuma Oike • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (7 min walk)
Shinmachi Oike • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (8 min walk)

Train

Karasuma (7 min walk)
Kyoto Kawaramachi (15 min walk)

Light rail

Shijō - ōmiya • Lines: A (19 min walk)