Temple · Kakogawa
Kakurinji Temple 鶴林寺
Ancient temple in Kakogawa called the 'Horyuji of the West', with two National Treasure halls including the 1112 Taishido.
Hours9:00-16:30 (gates close 17:00)
Getting thereJR Kakogawa Station, Kako bus 8 min or 25 min walk
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeSpring and autumn
Address424 Kitazaike, Kakogawacho, Kakogawa, Hyogo 675-0031
Websitekakurinji.or.jp
About
Kakurinji claims a founding by Prince Shotoku and holds many cultural properties. The Taishido (1112) is one of the oldest buildings in Hyogo Prefecture and, along with the main hall, is a National Treasure. Volunteer guides can show visitors around the compact grounds and treasure house.
Highlights
- Taishido hall (1112, National Treasure)
- Main hall (National Treasure)
- Three-storied pagoda
- Treasure house with the 'Ahh Kannon' statue
Tips
- Bus 8 min or walk 25 min from JR Kakogawa Station
- Volunteer guides available by phone reservation
- Combine with Himeji (10 min by train)
Open in Google Maps · Info checked 2026-10-11
Plan it in Tabitomo
Save Kakurinji Temple to your trip, see reviews and photos from travelers, and get directions.
Open in the appNearby
- Himeji Central ParkTheme Park · 14.9 km away
- Shironoshita GuesthouseStay · 15.0 km away
- Miki Castle RuinsCastle & Palace · 15.1 km away
- Matcha Salon Hitokoto (Himeji)Tea Houses & Shops · 15.1 km away
- Himeji 588 GuesthouseStay · 15.6 km away
- Himeji CastleCastle & Palace · 16.0 km away
- Sojuan Tea House (Koko-en Garden)Tea Houses & Shops · 16.2 km away
- Kokoen GardenGarden · 16.2 km away