Shosei-en Garden

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This garden is located in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto. An enclave of Higashi Honganji Temple, known as Ohigashi-san, it was designed by Ishikawa Jozan. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, with irises and water lilies in the summer, and the changing color of leaves in the autumn. Because karatachi (Japanese bitter-orange) trees are planted around it, the garden is also known as Kikoku-tei (house of karatachi).

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Shimogyo-ku, Shima-nakaya-cho Toyonokono cho, Toyotami-cho Map
Area: Around Kyoto Station Area
Phone: 0753719210
Hours: [Mar.- Oct.] 9:00-17:00 (Reception until 16:30)
[Nov.- Feb.] 9:00-16:00 (Reception until 15:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Garden maintenance donation Friday:500 yen or more (High School Students or less 250 yen)
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (English version guidebook available)
Note: [Direct line to Higashi Honganji Visitor Reception Center] 075-371-9210
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

Review

Pleasant stroll garden

Reviewed : 2023.04.22

By late March wasnt spectacular but I really enjoyed my time there. I think I spent nearly 2 hours just strolling around. One of the best bits its that it was nearly empty.
Plain and uncrowded.

Reviewed : 2020.03.15

Shosei-en is an island of tranquillity in the busy heart of Kyoto. Not just from the traffic but also the crowds. Not many people visit. It has some nice features but its landscaping is more low key...
Tranquility

Reviewed : 2020.02.20

We were early for our tea ceremony and decided to take a stroll in the adjacent streets and came across Shosei-en Gardens what an of peace and quiet the entry fee is 500¥ but its worth it...