Shodenji Temple

Shodenji Temple（正伝寺） is said to have been founded by Zen master Togan Ean in the Kamakura period.In front of the Hojo, there is a white sand paved flat garden with satsuki (Japanese azalea) planted in the 7.5-3 style, and a karesansui (dry landscape) garden with a borrowed view of Mount Hiei in the back.

Shodenji Temple

David Bowie, who visited the temple for a commercial filming, was moved to tears when he saw the karesansui (dry landscape garden) at Shodenji Temple.

Shodenji Temple

The Hojo was relocated from the Onariden Hall of Fushimi Castle in 1653.The ceiling of the Hojo corridor is covered with the floor of Fushimi Castle when Mototada Torii was burned by his own sword, and is called the “Chi-tenjo“（bloody ceiling）.

Shodenji Temple

To get to Shodenji Temple from Kyoto Station, take the bus for about 42 minutes and walk about 15 minutes from the bus stop.

Shodenji Temple

Shodenji Temple Map

opening hours	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
regular closing day	without a holiday
entrance fee	Adults 400 yen, Junior high school students 300 yen, Elementary school students 200 yen
bus stop	City bus　Jinkoin-mae bus stop※Approx. 15 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop
parking lot	Parking available（free）※15 private cars
official site	Shodenji Temple