About the event
Known as the doll temple, Hokyoji opens for a short autumn exhibition. Dolls associated with the imperial family sit within the setting of a convent historically headed by imperial women. The visit also brings the rooms and garden into view, making this a focused stop for visitors interested in domestic objects and court culture.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- 10:00–16:00; last admission 15:30.
- Admission
- Adults ¥600; children ¥300.
- Tickets & booking
- Check the temple’s current opening notice before visiting.
Location & access
Hokyoji
宝鏡寺
547 Dodocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Getting here
Approximately 1 minute on foot from Horikawa Teranouchi bus stop, or 15 minutes from Imadegawa or Kuramaguchi subway stations.