三千院

Before you go

Sanzen-in originated during the Enryaku era (782–806) when Dengyo Daishi Saicho built a hermitage under a pear tree on Mount Hiei. The grounds feature the Juhoki-en garden before the Guest Hall and the Yusei-en garden, while Ojo Gokuraku-in's Amida Triad is a designated National Treasure and the hall an Important Cultural Property.

• Yusei-en Garden: A pond stroll garden displaying seasonal colors across wild cherry blossoms, summer greens, autumn maples, and winter snow.
• Juhoki-en Garden: A pond garden by the Guest Hall, traditionally said to be remodeled by Edo-period tea master Kanamori Sowa (1584–1656).
• Ojo Gokuraku-in: Enshrines the National Treasure Amida Triad within an Important Cultural Property wooden hall.

Getting there

Approximately a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Bus "Ohara" stop.

Booking

According to the official English website, admission is ¥700 for adults (¥600 for groups of 30 or more), ¥400 for junior high and high school students, and ¥150 for elementary school students. Visiting hours are 9:00–17:00 from March to October, 8:45–16:45 in November, and 9:00–16:30 from December to February, open daily.