Visiting Suzumushi-dera today
- What it is: A Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1723 and known for bell crickets (suzumushi), which are kept in the reception hall all year round. Visitors hear a sermon there over tea and sweets. It is given in Japanese.
- Getting there: It is a 10-minute walk from Matsuo-taisha Station on the Hankyu line, or 3 minutes from the Kyoto Bus stop Kokedera-Suzumushidera.
- Hours: 9:00-17:00, open all year. Last entry is at 16:15.
- Admission: ¥500 for adults; ¥300 for children aged 4 to junior high school.
Best timeGood any time of year
Checked against: Kegonji Temple (Kyoto City, Nishikyo Ward) · Suzumushi-dera (Japan Travel). Check opening times and prices before you go.
Suzumushi-dera on Shibuya246
Photos and stories from our visits, as they were written at the time.
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Suzumushi Temple
I visited Suzumushi Temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto in Summer and enjoyed the speech given by the monks there. It was not a large Temple and the grounds were not extensive, but many people were queued up to get inside and the monks prepared tea and sweets to enjoy as they explained the history and humor of the Temple.