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Hosen - in Temple is located next to of the Shorin - in Temple, where the priest Honen Sho-nin had the famous religeous debate with Kenshin, chief magistrate of Ohara Temple. The library, rebuilt in 1502, is famous for its "chitenjo" (bloody ceiling) in the passageway, taken from Fushimi Castle. The famous garden contains a pine tree, more than 700 years old, in the shape of Mt. Oumifuji. This beautiful framed garden invites the visitor into a world of comfort. Also, be sure to enjoy some powdered green tea while listening to the sound of the Suikinkutsu (Japanese water hollow harp garden feature).

Address :

187 Ohara, Shorinin-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City

Telephone :

075-744-2409

Open :

9:00am - 5:00pm

Access :

Kyoto Bus to "Ohara". 10 min walk

Fee(Includes Japanese Green Tea) :

General: 800 yen
Junior/Senior High School Students: 700 yen
Children under Junior High School Age: 300 yen(Includes Japanese Green Tea)