Takedera (Jizoin)

Takedera (Jizoin) is a beautiful temple surrounded by bamboo groves in Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City. It's famous for its heart-shaped window in the teahouse, a registered cultural property of Kyoto City, which is said to bring good fortune in finding a good partner.

◇The Appeal of Takedera

・Heart-Shaped Window: The teahouse features a heart-shaped window. It's said to bring good fortune in finding a good partner, making it a huge hit on social media.

・Ikkyu's Temple: Zen Master Sojun, famous for his wit, spent his childhood here.

・Zen Fortune-telling Slips: The head priest will deliver a specially selected Zen phrase to you on an original fortune-telling slip. The words are heartwarming.

◇Access

15 minutes by bus from the hotel

The GrandWest Arashiyama

↓3-minute walk

Bus stop: "Hankyu Arashiyama Station"

↓8 minutes by Kyoto Bus [Lines 63/73/83: To Kokedera/Suzumushidera]

Bus stop: "Kokedera/Suzumushidera" (last stop)

↓2-minute walk

Takedera

◇Visiting Hours

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Gates close at 4:30 PM)

◇Admission Fee

Adults: 500 yen

Elementary/Junior High/High School Students: 300 yen

◇Summary

Takedera is a beautiful temple where nature and history coexist in harmony. Be sure to visit it when you visit Kyoto!