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Hosuien
京都市左京区大原勝林院町１８７
A Tendai sect temple serving as a sub-temple (tato) of Daigen-ji Shorin-in. It is renowned for its three gardens—Ban-ken, Kakukame Teien, and Hōraku-en—as well as the Goyō-matsu (five-needle pine), a designated natural monument.
History
Founded during the Kachō era (1235–1238 CE) by the monk Sōkai Hōin, it was originally known as Ryōsei-bō. It was rebuilt as Hōsen-bō in the early Genki era (1570–1573 CE) by Kōen, and was renamed Hosuien in the 6th year of the Genroku era (1716 CE).
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What visitors say
The 'picture-frame garden' (gakuken teien), featuring a bamboo grove and a Goyō-matsu pine approximately 700 years old, offers a beautiful view from the shoin (study hall). The scenery is particularly atmospheric during the fresh green spring, autumn foliage, and snow seasons. Visitors are served matcha (green tea) and seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) during their visit. The space provides a serene atmosphere where one can feel the presence of history and nature, accompanied by the sounds of the suikinkutsu (water chime) and the warmth of the irori (hearth) room.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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