Shinsen-en, Japanese garden in Nakagyō-ku, Japan
Shinsen-en features a central water garden with a pond, stone bridge, and vermillion bridge leading to a small island containing a Dragon Queen shrine.
Established in 794 as an imperial garden covering 33 acres, the site became a Buddhist temple of the Shingon school following reconstruction in 1607.
The garden hosted imperial ceremonies, including a ritual in 863 where 66 pikes representing Japanese regions were erected to ward off a citywide plague.
Located south of Nijō Castle in central Kyoto, this historic site maintains its original layout centered around the Hojuju-ike pond with three Shinto shrines.
The garden's name influences Oike Dori street designation, which translates to 'Honorable Pond' street, marking its historical significance in Kyoto's landscape.
Location: Nakagyō Ward
Founders: Kūkai
Address: 京都府京都市中京区御池通神泉苑町東入ル門前町166
Website: http://shinsenen.org
GPS coordinates: 35.01138,135.74837
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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