Shōren-ji, Buddhist temple in Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
The temple includes several buildings, including the Kachoden drawing room, Shinden hall, and Shijokodo hall, connected by garden paths and surrounded by camphor trees.
Emperor Toba established Shoren-ji in the 12th century as a residence for his son who studied under the head priest of Enryakuji temple.
The temple belongs to the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism and maintains its status as a monzeki temple, where head priests came from imperial lineage.
The temple opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with an admission fee of 600 yen, and visitors can access it through Higashiyama Station or Jingu-michi bus stop.
The garden pond behind the Kachoden features evening illuminations during specific seasons, when the admission fee increases to 800 yen until 22:00.
Location: Dempo
Inception: 17 century
GPS coordinates: 34.68556,135.44836
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:15
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