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Kegonji Temple (Bell Cricket Temple)
Name Kegonji Temple (kegonji temple)
Alias Name Bell Cricket Temple (bell cricket temple)
Address 31 Jike-cho Matsumuro Nishikyo-ku
Tel Number 075-381-3830 FAX Number 075-381-3841
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Shortly after the war the head priest of Kegonji Temple was suddenly taken by the bell-like tones of suzumushi (bell crickets). He became absorbed in breeding suzumushi such that today the temple raises about 50000 per year. Their chimes never cease. Kegonji was founded in 1723 a part of the Kegon sect of which Todaiji in Nara is the main temple. After the Meiji Restoration (1868) it converted to the Eigenji branch of the Rinzai sect. A memorial dedicated to all insects stands in the temple grounds. An insect service is held during the Autumn Equinox. The temple has a famous Jizo Bosatsu statue wearing straw sandals. It is credited with the ability to grant each person one wish whatever that may be.
http://www.suzutera.or.jp/
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Access Hankyu Rlwy: Matsuo Stn. -walk 10 min.;City Bus: Kokedera stop -walk 5 min.; Kyoto Bus: Kokedera Suzumushi Dera stop -walk 3 min.
Parking Free parking: 70 cars
(@500 yen)
Handicap Not possible. There are 80 stone steps.
Open Time 9:00 - 16:30
Required Time about 30 minute(s)
Charge 500 yen - 300 yen; includes Tea and traditional sweets
Reserve Please make reservations for group tours.
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Department of Industry and Tourism Tourist Section,Kyoto City Government

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