Shinsen-en
神泉苑
Shinsen-en is a historic temple and garden, once an imperial retreat, offering a glimpse into ancient Kyoto.
What it is
- A Toji Shingon sect temple.
- Main deity is Sho Kannon.
- Originally an imperial garden for Heian-kyo Imperial Palace.
- Became a temple during the Edo period.
What to see
- A garden built around a central pond.
- Site of the original Gion Matsuri.
When to go
- Garden established in 794.
- Emperor Saga held a flower viewing festival in 812.
- Kukai won a prayer competition for rain in 824.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市中京区御池通神泉苑町東入ル門前町166 Open in Google Maps
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