Shisendo Temple

Sirilada T. 2 months ago

This place is so amazing. You should go once if you visit japan(If you like old traditional house and architecture). All of this photo are winter period, in my opinion i wanna go for second time in autumn period.(to see red leaves and various of flower garden)

Patrick Knight 4 months ago

A place best described in the following. Tranquil and peaceful. You can explore a wonderful old Japanese house and it's garden. You can relax on the tatami and listen to the sound of nature. You can rush through the whole experience in 10 minutes or if you take your time and relax then 30-40 minutes. The entrance fee is 500¥ but totally worth it.

Eugenio Otal 4 years ago

It is far located from the center of Kyoto but parking is free to go by car. The temple has a story relayed to Miyamoto Musashi, so it is a good place to visit if you are a samurai otaku. Also nice to visit on the first day of the year and enjoy sake and amazake.

Huy Nguyen 4 years ago

Relaxing garden. You pay to go inside and sit on tatami mat to rest, while looking at the manicured garden. If you want to walk inside the garden itself, it's free. There's also a rest area with toilet inside the garden. Admittedly the view inside the garden itself is not as nice as the view from the paid room.

Stoyan Ivanov 4 years ago

The garden is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing and peaceful. I spent 2-3 hours. But the attitude of the lady working there isn’t nice at all. Generally, this place is only to take your money and you’re expected to have a quick walk. Also, a lot of rules: it’s forbidden to take photos inside, only outside possible. It’s forbidden to lie on the tatami, only you can sit for a while. It’s forbidden to talk as well. Generally, my feelings are very mix, because of the lady making remarks.