[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Hosen-in (Updated Apr)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 In Kyoto, a city that is bustling all year round, Hosen-in Temple in Rakuhoku is like a quiet paradise. There are far fewer tourists here than in other popular attractions, allowing you to relax and enjoy a moment of quiet in this peaceful atmosphere. The scenery inside the courtyard is like an ink painting, with green pines and bamboos complementing each other, and surrounded by delicate gardens, making people feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. When you enter Hosen-in, you will be warmly welcomed, and a cup of refreshing green tea and exquisite Japanese confectionery will be provided upon entry🍵✨. While tasting these traditional delicacies, I can’t help but feel a warm sense of satisfaction in my heart. Sitting in the courtyard, listening to the rustling sound of the wind gently blowing through the leaves, it seems as if time has stopped here, making people forget worldly worries. If you plan to visit Hosen-in Temple, it is recommended to check the opening hours in advance to avoid the crowds. The transportation here is very convenient and you can easily reach it by public transportation. Come here, let your mind find a moment of peace and enjoy this rare tranquility! 🌿🌸

Kyoto in February I went with my mom, who is a weather fairy, so we enjoyed clear weather throughout the trip We like walking, so we didn't take public transportation as much as we thought This was the day we returned home or took the bus Since our accommodation was near Kyoto Station, it took 40 minutes to get to Kamogawa The weather was cool, so it was perfect for walking We had cornbread at Kamogawa and walked to Ginkaku-ji It took a little over an hour from Kamogawa to Ginkaku-ji You have to pay 500 yen per person to see the inside of Ginkaku-ji, but it was the first tourist attraction I paid to go in I was worried that it would be a waste of money, but it was worth the 5,000 yen, so I recommend going in on a nice day After seeing Ginkaku-ji, walk along the Philosopher's Path for 20 minutes and you will arrive at Hosen-in It was one of the places I didn't expect to go to, but it was really, really great Oh, the bathroom was clean, but there was no soap... If there wasn't paper soap, it would have been miserable Originally My goal was to get to Gion, but I walked over 30,000 steps that day, so I gave up and took the bus. I don't regret the places I couldn't go because I think of them as things I've saved for my next trip. Then, the next day was the day I was going home, so I looked around the mart and took a limousine to catch the evening flight. I always come back happy in Kyoto. It's a travel destination I really recommend. Rather than going to too many tourist spots, if you go to quiet places near tourist spots, your satisfaction will be higher. If you go around like that, you can organize your thoughts and have more time to yourself, so you can see things you didn't see before. I recommend Kyoto!!

Kyoto is a city full of history and culture, with temples everywhere. In Kyoto, you can experience the fusion of tradition and nature, and there are traditional buildings everywhere, bringing you a completely different experience and feeling! 🔷🔷🔷My Kyoto One-day Trip Guide: 🚗Transportation: Take the JR from Osaka to Kyoto Station (30 minutes) 🏨Accommodation: THE Royal Garden CANVAS Kyoto Nishikijo. 2-minute walk from Nishikijo Station 🗺️Kyoto One-day Trip Itinerary: ⏰Morning - Sanzen-in (Take the city subway from Nishikijo Station to Kokusai Kaikan Station, then take bus 19 to reach directly) ⏰Afternoon - Hozen-in (7-minute walk from Sanzen-in) - Kibune Shrine (Take bus 19 to Baochi Station, then take Eizan Electric Railway and get off at Kibune Station, then take bus 33 to Kibune) 💎Attraction Features: 📍Sanzen-in: It is the gate temple of one of the Buddhist sects, Tendai. Its feature lies in its unique pond and garden, which has its own unique charm in any season. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you will find its most distinctive three red bridges, especially in the summer, when the dense jungle is a splash of red, making it a great place to take photos. 📍Hozen-in: A small, easily overlooked temple, but it is definitely worth a visit according to the signs. It is known as the "Picture Frame Garden," a garden with a 270-degree picture frame that allows you to enjoy the changing scenery throughout the year. 📍Kibune Shrine: The most impressive feature is the row of red lanterns along the stone steps leading up to the main shrine, which is also the reason why it is famous. 📌Tips: 1️⃣From Sanzen-in to Hozen-in, there are many temples along the way that charge admission, but they are all optional. You need to walk all the way to the bottom to reach Hozen-in. 2️⃣Although the admission fee for Hozen-in is JPY900, it includes tea and pastries, which is still very good value. 3️⃣There are many distinctive shops and restaurants along the way from the bus stop to Sanzen-in. We had lunch at Serinoya Tea House, which has a nice environment, but you need to wait in line during lunch time. 4️⃣Although Kibune Shrine has no closing time, the last bus 33 leaves at around 6pm. If you miss it, you can only walk 3km uphill.

⛰[Attraction Guide] Hosen-in Temple 📍Address: 187 Oharashorinincho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan 🚗Transportation: Take Kyoto Bus No. 17 or 19 to Ohara, then walk for 10 minutes 🕙Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 💰Admission: JPY 900 🌟Attraction features: Hosen-in Temple is a hidden gem. Although it is only 500 meters away from Sanzen-in Temple, it is often overlooked by the public. It is known as the "framed garden" and is a hidden gem where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of all four seasons with a 270-degree view. The admission fee of JPY 900 also includes matcha and wagashi! 👘👘Highlights: Experiencing kimonos in Kyoto is a must. Each season in Kyoto has its own unique beauty. To better capture its unique beauty, we chose to rent a kimono for a day and take photos along the way. There are many kimono rental shops on the street near Fushimi Inari Shrine. Compared with the prices near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the prices here are almost half the price, which is a blessing for those on a budget. Kirari Kimono Shop is highly recommended online for its cost performance and clothing styles. You can rent a kimono for only JPY 3,000! 📌Tips: 1️⃣ You can make an online reservation or go directly to Kirari Kimono Shop. 2️⃣ The price of a regular kimono is JPY 3,000, and the price of a furisode is only JPY 7,000! Students can also get a JPY 500 discount. There are many styles of regular kimonos, including the popular lace style. The price includes a hairstyle, and you can choose from six styles. After you make your choice, the staff will help you put on the kimono, which takes about an hour. 3️⃣ There is no Chinese service in the store, but you can communicate in simple English. Makeup services are not provided. It is best to bring your own shoes, as walking long distances in clogs can be tiring. 4️⃣ The best place to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hosen-in Temple is the Panhuan Garden. The panoramic view is like a framed garden, where you can enjoy a 270-degree view. You can enjoy the famous 700-year-old five-needle pine tree and maple leaves during the maple season while drinking tea and eating fruit. The exquisite Baole Garden, stone steps, plants, water wells, curved bridges, streams, and bamboo forests are all beautiful like oil paintings when paired with kimonos. 🖼️

This time we will introduce you to the following! "Hosen-in" in Kyoto When you think of Hosen-in, you think of the 700-year-old Japanese white pine tree❗ The huge pine branches that fill the garden are powerful, and the sunlight shining through them is fantastic🌫️ I didn't know that this ticket🎫 included tea🍵 and sweets👏☺️✨️✨️ Also, the dry landscape garden outside was much more beautiful than I imagined! If you are going to Hosen-in Temple, please make sure to stop by the dry landscape garden outside🙋♀️✨️ Some people may not know about it and just go home after seeing the pine trees👋✨️ Please save it and use it for your outing plans❤️ . 📝﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ Spot details 📍Hosen-in Temple 🏷️ 187 Ohara Katsurin-in-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕐9:00-17:00 💰 Adults 800 yen Middle and high school students 700 yen Elementary school students 300 yen *Tea and sweets included 🚗 None There are many private parking lots nearby in Ohara, so you can use one of them and walk from there. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ✎﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ Tips ⭐Difficulty level: 3 stars Depending on the season, it can get crowded, so you may not be able to take your time to see the main Japanese white pine. Also, it takes a while to get here from the city, and you have to walk a little from the bus stop or parking lot, so I think the access is a little bad, so I've rated it 3 stars. 🚗About parking There are many nearby private parking lots in Ohara, so you can use one of them and walk from there. 🏍️For motorcycle, moped, and bicycle parking There are many nearby private parking lots in Ohara, so you can use one of them and walk from there. 🚌For those coming by bus Get off at the Ohara bus stop, about an hour from JR Kyoto Station. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk. 🚃For those coming by train There are no trains near Ohara, so please use the bus. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #Couples trip #Recommended for dates #Solo trip #Domestic trip #Travel with me #Photogenic spots #Girls trip #Domestic trip #Trip #Breathtaking views #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #Amazing nature #Autumn foliage spots #Memories of traveling in Japan #0 yen trip autumn

#AutumnHo-kang-seu-event #KyotoTravel #Ohara #Hosen-in Ohara, located north of Kyoto! It's about 20 minutes by bus from the last stop of the train, but it's a famous spot you won't regret visiting. Among them, Hosen-in is famous for its picture-frame-like scenery, and it feels really good to drink green tea while looking at the wide open scenery. Green tea and small rice cakes are included in the admission fee.

#JapanTravel I'll introduce you to Hosenin, a temple in Kyoto where you can rest quietly. 🤗 ⭐️Location: Hosenin (187 Oharashorinincho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1241 Japan) 🍯Information: ✔️Located in Ohara Village, it takes over an hour from Kyoto! ✔️You can rest quietly while looking at the framed garden👍🏻 ✔️The entrance fee includes the price of matcha and mochi☺️ ✔️You have to take off your shoes inside✨

#JapanTravel I'll introduce you to a temple where you can fully relax while enjoying the view with matcha. 🤗 ⭐️Location: Hosenin (187 Oharashorinincho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1241 Japan) 🍯Information: ✔️You can enjoy the scenery while eating matcha and mochi🍵 ✔️I recommend visiting in the morning when there aren't many people ✔️It's good to organize your thoughts while looking at the garden👍🏻 ✔️There is an entrance fee and only cash is accepted!

#JapanTravel I'll introduce you to a place where you can quietly look at nature and meditate🤗 ⭐️Location: Hosenin (187 Oharashorinincho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1241 Japan) 🍯Information: ✔️It's a 7-minute walk from Ohara Bus Stop! ✔️The entrance fee per person is 900 yen, and matcha and mochi are provided👍🏻 ✔️You can enjoy leisure and it's good for meditation☺️ ✔️It's a view like looking at a picture in a frame🍃

If you miss here during Kyoto trip, you will regret. Went for the autumn colours and they were stunning. Hosenin Temple is smaller than Sanjen Temple, however, it is worth a visit to have meditation and refresh. Don’t forget to take free tea and sweet. Hosenin has a beautiful garden just behind the ticketing counter that most visitors miss out on. The main garden with the 700-year-old tree shaped like Mt Fuji with its blood ceilings from Fushimi Castle are the main attraction. #songkran2024#mytravelhacks#cherryblossom2024#historicallandmarks#localguides#familytrip#trip#instatravel#goodfoods#langkawi#foodphotography#chinatown#ipoh#temples#familyfun#siemreap#edinburgh#คาเฟ่ห้ามพลาด

#Osaka Attractions Hosen-in Temple is undoubtedly a simple, elegant and Zen-filled Japanese temple attraction. Visitors can immerse themselves in this peaceful and solemn Zen world and appreciate the outstanding charm of traditional Japanese culture. In addition to the charming garden, the architectural style of Hosen-in is also very unique. The entire temple complex follows the traditional Japanese Zen architectural style, with simple wooden structures, concise roof shapes and Zen-like space designs as the main features, creating a solemn and leisurely atmosphere. Walking through it, it feels like going back to the distant Edo period and feeling the charm of the ancient Zen culture firsthand.

#JapanTravel - There are many tourist attractions in Kyoto, but among them, this is a place that many photographers visit and people say is real. It depends on the departure point, but it is worth the 3-hour round trip, and it is often combined with the small town of Ohara, a shopping street (photos 12-13) and Sanzenin. The entrance fee includes matcha and mochi, and it is a good place to organize your thoughts or take pictures while looking at the quiet garden. (However, there are a lot of bugs, so be careful!) This town is at its peak of autumn foliage right now, so if you are traveling or planning to travel around that time, I recommend you stop by. I personally look forward to the snow-covered scenery. - ✔️ If you go to Ohara, I recommend purchasing a bus + subway pass! (1100 yen) 💴 Menu Admission fee (800) * Cash only 🏷️ Hosenin 📮 187 Oharashorinincho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1241 Japan 🕒 Daily 09:00-17:00 - #KyotoTravel #Ohara

Kyoto's cherry blossom ending and a fun trip to Japan🇯🇵 I don't know when Japan will be open again, but I definitely want to go back to Kyoto to see the cherry blossoms🌸 The Hosenin I visited includes a matcha set in the admission ticket. It boasts 800 years of history, but the building was rebuilt 300 years ago. This place also has great scenery and is the best place for healing. It was also nice to take a slow look around and sit down for a while to look at the 700-year-old pine tree, which is incredibly large. The five-leaf pine tree is said to be one of the three major pine trees in Kyoto~ If you sit down and enjoy matcha while looking at the 700-year-old five-leaf pine tree, you can forget all the complicated things in the worldㅋㅋ A certification shot is also a must👍🏻 #Hot place #Flower viewing #Flower viewing #Cherry blossoms #Japan travel #Kyoto #Kyoto travel

The courtyard of Baoquanyuan is its main attraction. The courtyard is not large. Its manicured shrubs, blooming trees and moss-covered rocks stand in front of the bamboo forest and can be seen in the background. view. The highlight of the garden is a 700-year-old pine, and the old branches are lifted with the help of wooden supports. Sitting in the main hall, take a bite of matcha, a bite and fruit, watching the bamboo and red leaves dotted the courtyard. Happy! Baoquanyuan, which is open all year round, the best time to visit is the new green, red leaf season and snowy day

If you are tired of the courtyard of a tourist, then Baoquanyuan will definitely calm your mind. Here, the "frontal garden" will make you lament that even the light changes and the rain is the scene. Foreground Garden means that people sit in the center of the temple to watch the garden. The view will be limited by the frame of the Japanese-style eaves. At this moment, the garden seems to be inlaid in a wooden frame, like a beautiful painting. This picture changes to a different picture as the viewer's position and light changes. The growth and glory of the vegetation in the garden, sunny or rainy, it will present a variety of four seasons of color. Baoquanyuan also has a special feature of water bamboo. The bamboo extends to the ground and can clearly hear the clear dripping sound, just like dialing the moving strings. Close your eyes and listen to the sound of water bamboo. The time seems to be still. Address: Kyoto City, Kyoto, Zuojing District, Ohara, Kyu-Yin-cho, 187 Visiting time: 9:00 - 17:00 Tickets: 800 yen (with matcha and fruit) Tour time: Free And