Ryozen Kannon Temple

Admission fee is 300 Yen (for adults) and it comes with an incense. The Kannon statue (goddess of Mercy) is huge that can be seen even from right outside the temple. Temple is peaceful and quiet. Goshuin are available in the temple as well for 300 yen (located on the left side of the main hall).

In my opinion it is totally worth the visit! The huge Buddha was erected to commemorate the fallen people after WWII. You get an incense stick at the entrance. You can also get a Goshuin stamp here. Don’t forget to make a wish on the wish ball and have a stroll through the beautiful gardens!

Way Cool mystic experience... You can go inside the back of this thing.... there was NOBODY there both times we went. This is actually a memorial for the unknown soldier of WW II.

🙏 – Ryōzen Kannon Temple (Kyoto, Japan) There I was—standing beneath the gaze of a gigantic white Kannon, the Bodhisattva of compassion, towering 80 feet above the city like a silent guardian. 🕊️🇯🇵 The air here feels different. It’s not just the hush of reverence, it’s the weight of memory. This isn’t just a temple—it’s a memorial. A solemn place dedicated to the fallen of World War II, both Japanese and Allied. You feel it the moment you pass through the entrance. 🇯🇵✝️🇺🇸 The incense burns slow, the scent clinging to the warm breeze. You walk softly here, not because someone tells you to, but because your soul just knows to. 🕯️🌬️ Inside the base of the statue, the shrine is filled with memorial tablets and flickering candlelight. There’s a spiritual stillness here—part Buddhist temple, part war memorial, part sacred silence. ⛩️ Outside, the temple grounds open up to reveal sweeping views of Kyoto, tucked between the Higashiyama mountains and the soft echo of bells from nearby shrines. You’re surrounded by history—from Kiyomizudera Temple to the Gion district, yet Ryōzen Kannon stands apart. It feels intensely personal. It’s not a place for big crowds or selfies. It’s a place to reflect, to pay respect, and to feel something beyond yourself. Whether you're spiritual or just seeking peace, the stillness here resonates deeply. 💠 Believer or not, it’s hard to stand before Kannon’s gaze and not feel seen. ⭐ 5/5 – For peace, perspective, and a reminder that compassion matters. 📸 Tip: Visit at dusk when the shadows fall just right—it’s hauntingly beautiful. MTC

A very nice temple with a huge Kannon and many Buddha in it.