Chishakuin
Chishakuin（智積院） is the head temple of the Chizan School of the Shingon sect of Buddhism.Facilities include Chishakuin Kaikan, where the general public can stay overnight.
The barrier paintings (national treasures) by Hasegawa Tohaku and Kyuzo, consisting of 25 panels, including “Cherry Blossoms,” “Maples,” and “Autumn Plants on Pine Trees,” are a must-see. The famous garden viewed from the Daishoin is said to be Rikyu’s favorite garden.
On June 15, the Aoba Festival (barrier paintings and the famous garden are free on that day) is held. In autumn, the autumn leaves are beautiful.
Access from Kyoto Station to Chishakuin takes about 9 minutes by bus.
Chishakuin Map
| opening hours | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| regular closing day | without a holiday※Garden is closed for the year-end and New Year vacations |
| entrance fee | free※The garden is 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for junior high and high school students, and 200 yen for elementary school students. |
| bus stop | City bus Higashiyama Nanajo bus stop |
| station | Keihan Nanajo Station※Approx. 10 minutes walk from the nearest station |
| parking lot | Parking available (free) |
| official site | Chishakuin |
Chishakuin around
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