Shoren-in Temple

Approx. Time: 2 hours
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate

Shoren-in Temple was the residence of the head abbots of the Tendai sect. The head abbots were invariably imperial princes. Founded in 1144, the modern-day structures were erected in 1895. The garden, considered one of the finest in Kyoto, was designed by the masters Soami and Enshu.

Courtesy of Japan Tourism Board.

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