Kyoto Sights

Shōsei-en

#100 of 340 things to do in Kyoto

#3606 of 21665 things to do in Asia

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  • Address
    • Karasuma-dōri-Kamijuzuyachō
  • Transport
    • 15min walk from central exit, Kyoto Station
  • Phone
    • 075 371 9181
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • 9am-3.30pm

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Lonely Planet review for Shōsei-en

About five minutes’ walk east of Higashi Hongan-ji, this garden is a nice green island in a vast expanse of concrete. While it’s not on par with many other gardens in Kyoto, it’s worth a visit if you find yourself in need of something to do near the station, perhaps paired with a visit to the temple. The lovely grounds, incorporating the Kikoku-tei villa, were completed in 1657. Bring a picnic (and some bread to feed the carp) or just stroll around the beautiful Ingetsu-ike pond.

 

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