Shisendo

Shisendo（詩仙堂） is where Ishikawa Jozan lived until his death at the age of 90.The name “Shisendo” comes from the fact that Ishikawa Jozan quit his military career and wrote poems on the portraits of 36 Chinese (Han, Jin, Tang, and Song) poets and hung them up.

Shisendo

When Ishikawa Jozan was 59 years old, he selected 36 Chinese poets based on the Thirty-six Immortal Poets.To be precise, “Oo-to-tsuka” refers to one of the rooms in the Shisendo.Oototsuka means a dwelling built on a bumpy piece of land.

Shisendo

Ishikawa Jozan is said to have loved the sound of “Shishi-odoshi” echoing through the garden.Shishiodoshi is a device that uses sound to threaten and drive away birds and animals.The sophisticated garden is a must-see and especially popular among women. Satsuki (Japanese azalea) in late May and autumn leaves in fall are beautiful.

Shisendo

From Kyoto Station to Shisendo takes about 49 minutes by bus and about 10 minutes on foot from the bus stop.

Shisendo

Shisendo Map

opening hours	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※Admission until 4:45 p.m.
regular closing day	May 23.
entrance fee	Adults 500 yen, High school students 400 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
bus stop	City bus　Ichijoji Sagarimatsu-cho bus stop※10 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop
station	Eiden Ichijyoji Station※Approx. 15 minutes walk from the nearest station
parking lot	without※Private parking is available nearby (fee required)
official site	Shisendo