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Shōren-in, Kyoto, Japan.
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A monzeki temple of camellias and a pond. Quieter than Chion-in. Look closely at one of the two — do not buy both tickets in full.
Best time
Morning after the gates open. New Year and festivals are separate.
How to go
City bus or subway “東山”. Tap ICOCA or PiTaPa. A city-bus day pass is bus only — not subway or JR.
Tips
- · A monzeki temple of camellias and a pond. Quieter than Chion-in. Look closely at one of the two — do not buy both tickets in full.
- · One axis a day. Do not stack Higashiyama, Arashiyama, Fushimi, Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
Next stop
Where this line goes next
Walk or ride one stop. A new district is another day.
Maruyama Park
Walk · 6min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Maruyama Park. A monzeki temple of camellias and a pond. Quieter than Chion-in. Look closely at one of the two — do not buy both tickets in full.
Yasaka Shrine
Walk · 8min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Yasaka Shrine. A monzeki temple of camellias and a pond. Quieter than Chion-in. Look closely at one of the two — do not buy both tickets in full.
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