Shoboji Temple

4.5

Shoboji is a temple located in Nishikyo Ward in Kyoto. It is affiliated with the Toji branch of Shingon Buddhism, and its main image is the Thousand-Armed Kannon. It is known as the stone temple because of its garden, which contains 200 tons of stones in the shapes of animals. The Hoshoden contains a statue of the god Daikoku. Since his legs appear to be moving, he is referred to as Running Daikoku. Visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, colorful leaves in the fall, and the white sand garden, so there is lovely scenery in all four seasons.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nishikyou-ku Oharanominamikasugachou 1102 Map
Area: Katsura / Nishiyama Area
Phone: 0753310105
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Individual] 300yen/1 person
[Group (30people and above)] 270yen/1 person
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

枝垂れ桜が満開

Reviewed : 2023.03.29

この地域には、大原野神社、花の寺、正法寺と３ヶ所の桜の見所がある。その中で最も静かで落ち着いて見学出来るのが、この正法寺だ。座敷から眺める庭園は、今〔3月29日）枝垂れ桜が満開で、素晴らしい眺めだ。訪れる人も少なくのんびり過ごせる。
石の寺

Reviewed : 2022.04.10

正法寺は、真言宗東寺派です。境内全体で600トンに及ぶ巨岩や名石があるので通称石の寺とも呼ばれいます。拝観料は大人300円ですが見所も多くコスパが良い寺院です。本尊は三面千手観音で、西国薬師四十九霊場第41番札所でもあります。
春も穴場でした

Reviewed : 2021.04.01

昨秋に訪れてとてもよいお寺だと知ったので、今度は枝垂れ桜の美しい春に訪れてみました。秋と同じく、春も人の少ない穴場スポットでした。庭園の枝垂れ桜を眺めることができました。