Hogonin
Hogonin（宝厳院） is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Tenryuji Temple.In 2002, it was moved to its current location and opened to the public for the first time in 140 years. It is still usually closed to the public, but is open to the public on special occasions in spring and fall.
The main deity is Sho-Kannon Bosatsu (not open to the public).The 33 statues of Kannon Bosatsu (not open to the public) are enshrined in the temple, and it is said to be equivalent to making a pilgrimage to the 33 temples in the western part of Japan.
Shishiku no Niwa” is a strolling garden with Arashiyama in the background.Shishiku means “Buddha preaching.
To get to Hogonin from Kyoto Station, take a 16-minute JR train ride and a 10-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Hogonin Map
| opening hours | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※Special nighttime viewing: 17:30 - 20:30 |
| regular closing day | normally not open to the public |
| entrance fee | Adults 500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen※Special nighttime viewing: Adults 600 yen, elementary and junior high school students 300 yen |
| bus stop | City bus Arashiyama Tenryuji-mae bus stop |
| station | Randen Arashiyama Station※The nearest stations are JR Saga-Arashiyama Station and Hankyu Arashiyama Station, both within a 10-minute walk. |
| parking lot | Parking lot available (charged)※Tenryuji Temple Parking Lot |
| official site | Hogonin |
Hogonin around
distance in a straight line : about 63m
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distance in a straight line : about 401m
distance in a straight line : about 593m
distance in a straight line : about 654m
distance in a straight line : about 692m
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