Daihoin
Daihoin（大法院） is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Myoshinji Temple.It was built in 1625 as a family temple of Nobuyuki Sanada (brother of Yukimura Sanada), the first lord of the Matsudai domain in Shinano.
The Roji Garden represented the clean world of Buddhism.Matcha green tea and tea sweets are included in the entrance fee.The pamphlet describes it as a Zen 「且坐喫茶」 (meaning: well, sit down and have a cup of tea).
The Daihoin is open to the public only in spring (April 10 – May 10) and fall (November 1 – 30) for special viewing.
To get to Daihoin from Kyoto Station, take a 10-minute JR train ride and an 11-minute walk from Hanazono Station.
Daihoin Map
| opening hours | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| regular closing day | normally not open to the public※Spring and Fall Special Openings |
| entrance fee | Adults 800 yen, Elementary school students 400 yen※Matcha green tea and sweets included |
| bus stop | City bus Myoshinji Kitamon-mae bus stop |
| station | Randen Myoshinji Station |
| parking lot | Parking available（free）※Use Myoshinji Temple parking lot |
Daihoin around
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