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Entsū-ji（圓通寺）
The Emperor Go-Mizuno abdicated in 1629 and began to built this villa and garden as a retirement residence. It took him 13 years to find the right place for it with a nice view on Mt. Hiei – The temple is famous for its borrowed scenery (shakkei). After the emperor died, the residence became a Zen Buddhist monastery.
Directions
How to get there
Take the Karasuma line from Kyoto station (platform 1) towards Kokusai-kaikan (国際会館).
Get off after 15 minutes at the 8th stop Kitayama station (北山).
From the station, head east on Kitayama-dori (北山通) After 130 meters turn left and continue to follow the road (40) for 1.6km. You will walk through a residential area, then a small wooded area. On the other side of the hill you can find Entsu-ji.
Opening times
April – November: 10am – 4:30pm
December – March: 10am – 4pm
Admission
700 yen
Address
京都市左京区岩倉幡枝町 389
389 Hataeda-cho Iwakura Sakyo-ku
Take the Karasuma line from Kyoto station (platform 1) towards Kokusai-kaikan (国際会館).
Get off after 15 minutes at the 8th stop Kitayama station (北山).
From the station, head east on Kitayama-dori (北山通) After 130 meters turn left and continue to follow the road (40) for 1.6km. You will walk through a residential area, then a small wooded area. On the other side of the hill you can find Entsu-ji.
Opening times
April – November: 10am – 4:30pm
December – March: 10am – 4pm
Admission
700 yen
Address
京都市左京区岩倉幡枝町 389
389 Hataeda-cho Iwakura Sakyo-ku
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