The oldest and most famous sub-temples of the Myoshin-ji complex with its beautiful gardens
Taizo-in is a small Zen Buddhism temple located in northwestern Kyoto. It is one of the sub-temples of Myoshin-ji Temple. It was built in 1404 by Hatano Shigemichi in Matsubara, Senbondori, and later moved to Myoshin-ji Temple. The dry landscape garden on the west side of the hojo is said to have been created by Kano Motonobu and is designated as a national place of scenic beauty and a historic site. In 1965, Kinsaku Nakane created a garden called “Yoko-en,” which is a garden with a strolling path around a pond.
In Spring, as you enter the Yoko-en Garden, you will see pink weeping cherry trees stretching their branches gracefully in front of you. The view from under the wisteria trellis on the west side of the garden. In the foreground is a pond and flowing waterfall. The vivid cherry blossoms in the back of the garden add beauty to the entire garden.
In Autumn, maple trees surround the pond, creating a garden of colorful foliage. There is also a tea room where visitors can take a break with green tea while enjoying the view of the garden.
Taizo-in（退蔵院）
Address : 〒616-8035, Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Hanazonomyoshinjicho, 35
Hours : 9:00 to 17:00
Admission : 600 yen
Access : 7-minute walk from Hanazono Station on the JR Saganoo line