Hōsen-in, Buddhist temple in Ohara, Japan
Hōsen-in Temple features three gardens, including the Bangan-en Garden, which utilizes wooden pillars as natural frames to showcase mountain landscapes beyond.
Founded in 1012 as a Buddhist monastic residence, Hōsen-in Temple contains ceiling boards from Fushimi Castle where Tokugawa warriors performed ritual suicide in 1600.
The temple serves as the birthplace of Shomyo, a form of Japanese Buddhist chant that represents one of the oldest living forms of vocal music.
Visitors can experience traditional tea ceremonies in the main hall while observing the garden through the wooden pillars between 9:00 and 17:00 daily.
A 700-year-old five-needle pine tree stands in the garden, with its branches shaped to represent Mount Hiei against the borrowed landscape technique.
Location: Sakyō-ku
Inception: 1012
Part of: Shōrin-in
Website: http://hosenin.net
GPS coordinates: 35.12135,135.83401
Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:06
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