Dec. 20, 2021 UPDATE

Hosen-in Temple

- 宝泉院 -
Traveler Friendly
There are English brochures at the entrance and also a staff who speaks fluent English and can explain the historical events happened in this temple (not always in the temple).
Information
Japanese and English
Languages spoken
Japanese and English
2570 31 8.0 1 reviews
Dec. 20, 2021 UPDATE

Hosen-in Temple

- 宝泉院 -
Traveler Friendly
There are English brochures at the entrance and also a staff who speaks fluent English and can explain the historical events happened in this temple (not always in the temple).
Information
Japanese and English
Languages spoken
Japanese and English
2570 31 8.0 1 reviews
Story & Recommendation
Hosen-in Temple – A picturesque garden and 700-year-old tree in Ohara, Kyoto
Hosen-in Temple is located in the rural Kyoto village of Ohara.
Ohara is about an hour by train from Kyoto station, but its many magnificent temples make it a worthwhile trip
One of those temples, Hosen-in, is the perfect place for calm, solitary meditation.
When you enter the temple’s main hall, you’re greeted by huge windowless frames which open out to the garden.
From inside the main hall, the frames transform the picturesque beautiful garden into what can only be described as a living painting.
If you so wish, you can also enjoy some matcha green tea and traditional Japanese sweets while you bask in the artistry of the garden.
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User Reviews
8.0 Excellent
experience10.0 access5.0 photogenic9.0
Anna - Japan
Oct. 18, 2018
Details
Open Hours
9am - 5pm (must enter by 4:30pm)
Reservations
Not accepted
Closed
Open everyday
Price range
Adults ¥800 (includes matcha tea and Japanese sweets) Junior and high school students ¥700 Elementary school students ¥600 *Group discount is available (30 people or more)
Credit cards
Not accepted
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