Temple · Okazaki / Kurodani
Konkai Komyo-ji Temple (Kurodani) 金戒光明寺（くろ谷）
A head temple of Jodo Buddhism on a hill above Okazaki, with a massive gate, city views and links to the Shinsengumi era.
Hours9:00-16:00
PriceFree
Getting thereCity bus to Okazaki-michi (routes 32, 203, 204), 10 min walk
Time needed45 min-1 hour
Best timeAutumn; any quiet weekday
Address121 Kurodani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8331
Websitekurodani.jp
About
Konkai Komyo-ji, known locally as Kurodani-san, is one of the head temples of the Jodo sect, founded where Honen first built a hermitage. Its imposing Sanmon gate and main hall sit on a rise with views west to the city. In the 1860s it served as headquarters of the Aizu domain, which oversaw the Shinsengumi. The grounds and cemetery paths are free to explore.
Highlights
- Huge Sanmon gate on the hilltop
- Views over Kyoto from the cemetery steps
- Aizu domain graves and Bakumatsu history
- Short walk to Shinnyo-do
Tips
- Combine with Shinnyo-do next door
- Taxis can drive up into the grounds
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