Description
A part of a Shingon sect temple, the Shinsen-en Garden is a designated historic site. It was constructed during the Heian capital period and was a private garden belonging to the emperor. It’s also famous for the rain rituals conducted by Kukai (Kobo-Daishi) and as the meeting place for Yoshitsune Minamoto and Shizukagozen. Even now, you can feel the elegance of the Heian period here.
Location Information
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- Address
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167, Monzencho, Oike-dori Shinsenen Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 604-8306
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- Nearest Station
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Nijojomae Station
･ Tozai Line
3 minutes on foot
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- Phone Number
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075-821-1466Available languagesonly in Japanese
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- Hours
- 8:30am - 8:00pm
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- Closed
- None
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.
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