Hokongoin
Hokongoin（法金剛院） is a Ritsu sect temple belonging to Toshodaiji Temple.The temple was originally named Narabigaoka-dera around 830.In 1130, Taikenmonin (mother of Emperor Sutoku and Emperor Go-Shirakawa) rebuilt the temple as Hokkongoin.
The pond garden is home to Japan’s oldest man-made waterfall, Aome Falls, which is designated as a special place of scenic beauty.
Hokongoin, also known as “Lotus Temple,” is usually at its best from early July to early August.Visitors can enjoy weeping cherry blossoms “Taikenmonin-zakura” in spring, irises (best viewing time: early to mid June) and hydrangeas (best viewing time: mid June to early July) in summer, and autumn leaves (best viewing time: mid to late November) in fall.
Access from Kyoto Station to Hokongoin takes about 10 minutes by JR train.
※Please check the official website day of visitation.
Hokongoin Map
| opening hours | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| regular closing day | without a holiday※Dec. 30 - Dec. 31: No viewing |
| entrance fee | Adults 500 yen, High school students and younger 300 yen |
| bus stop | City bus Hanazono Eki-mae bus stop |
| station | JR Hanazono Station |
| parking lot | Parking available（free） |
| official site | Hokongoin |
Hokongoin around
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