Chion-in / Yuzen-en

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Chion-in / Yuzen-en

The garden on the Chion-in grounds with the stroll-style pond, rocks and sands.

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Chion-in, the head temple of Jodo Sect, was built on land related to the founder, Reverend Honen. Yuzen-en on the premises was remodeled in 1954 on the 300th anniversary of the birth of Yuzen textile’s founder and a painter in mid Edo Period, Miyazaki Yuzen. It is made up of the stroll-style pond garden with the spring water from Higashiyama drawn in and also a Japanese rock garden Rokuyaen.

In the garden, there is a tea house, Karei-an, which was transferred from the villa of Kyoto’s prominent businessman, Tokutaro Osawa, as well as another tea house Hakuju-an, transferred in commemoration of the 86th priest Koryu Nakamura’s 99th birthday. Both tea houses follow the Urasenke style, adding grace to the garden.

Just the garden itself has lots to see, such as the national treasure Sanmon Gate near the garden, koi fish in the pond, cherry blossoms in spring and fall foliage. Chion-in has Hojo Garden (charges a separate fee, a combo ticket available), a national place of scenic beauty, and buildings designated as national treasures and important cultural properties worth a look.

Highlights

  • Located on the premises of Chion-in, the head temple of Jodo Sect.
  • The garden which commemorates Yuzen textile’s founder, Miyazaki Yuzen.
  • Made up of two parts, the stroll-style around the pond and Japanese rock garden.
  • Two tea houses in the Urasenke style stand in the garden.

Photos

  • Japanese rock garden expressing the ocean with white gravels 

    Japanese rock garden expressing the ocean with white gravels 

  • Fudaraku Pond with a Kannon statue made by Koun Takamura

    Fudaraku Pond with a Kannon statue made by Koun Takamura

  • Cherry blossoms burst in spring

    Cherry blossoms burst in spring

  • A must-see spectacular fall colors

    A must-see spectacular fall colors

  • Open for night visits in spring and fall

    Open for night visits in spring and fall

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Name in Japanese
知恩院・友禅苑
Postal Code
605-8686
Address
400 Rinkacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-541-5142 (Chion-in Fukyobu {Mission Division})
Closed
Open every day
Hours
9:00am-4:00pm
Admission
Adult 300 yen, Child 150 yen
Directions
1) From Hankyu Kyoto Line’s Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, walk 15 min.
2) From Keihan’s Gion-Shijo Station, walk 10 min.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)