Taizoin

Taizoin(退蔵院) is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Myoshinji Temple.It was founded in 1404, but was destroyed by fire during the Onin War(Civil War of 1467-1477.).

Taizoin

The Kare-sansui (dry landscape) garden, Motonobu’s Garden, by Motonobu Kano, and the pond garden, Yohko-en, by Kinsaku Nakane, can be seen here.Cherry blossoms in the contrasting “yang garden” and “yin garden” are beautiful.

Taizoin

Japan’s oldest ink and wash painting, Hyoyuzu (National Treasure) by Jyosetsu is famous. The painting is a Zen koan (problem) about how a farmer catches a “catfish” with a gourd. This is a Zen problem.A replica of the gourd and sweetfish painting is displayed in the hojo.

Taizoin

To get to Taizoin from Kyoto Station, take a 10-minute JR train ride and a 7-minute walk from Hanazono Station.

Taizoin



Taizoin Map

opening hours9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
regular closing daywithout a holiday
entrance feeAdults 600 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen
bus stopCity bus Myoshinji-mae Bus Stop
stationJR Hanazono Station※From Myoshinji North Gate, Randen Myoshinji Station
parking lotParking available(free)※Use Myoshinji Temple parking lot
official siteTaizoin


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