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Hosen-in

Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hosen-in

宝泉院

Kyoto · Kansai

A small sub-temple in Ohara, right next to Sanzen-in, with a famous 'framed garden' (shakkei) viewed while seated on tatami with tea and sweets, plus a 700-year-old pine.

Why we picked it

Directly complements the existing Ohara trio (Sanzen-in, Jakkoin, Ohara Mountain Hamlet) with the area's quietest, most contemplative stop — visitors almost always skip it in favor of the bigger Sanzen-in next door.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.6· 1,170 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
¥900 adults, includes matcha and a sweet. Last entry 4:30 PM.
Nearest station
Ohara bus stop (Kyoto Bus)
Website
hosenin.net

Today

9:00–17:00¥900

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

15 min walk from Ohara bus stop; Kyoto Bus #19 from Kokusaikaikan subway station (~20 min, ¥400).

Tags

templegardenhidden gem

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