Nanzenji Konchiin
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Address : 86-12 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto Access : Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line Keage > 5 minutes walk Parking : There is a parking lot at Nanzenji Temple(Paid) |
Introduction to Nanzenji Konchiin temple
Konchiin is a sub-temple of Nanzenji, founded around 1400, and moved to its current location in 1605.
The garden created by Kobori Enshu in 1632 is famous. Because it has islands shaped like cranes and turtles, it is called the Crane and Turtle Garden. In Japan, these two animals are considered auspicious.
The Hojo hall, which is designated as an Important Cultural Property, is said to be a remnant of Fushimi Castle. Furthermore, the Toshogu Shrine, which enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, and its tea room are also designated as important cultural properties.
