Enkoji Temple, A Zen Garden of Autumnal Beauty

13 Ichijoji Kotanicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu 606-8147, Japan
A quiet small bamboo grove lies behind the courtyard
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Introduction

Enlightenment Temple is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is famous for its magnificent "Garden of the Ten Bulls," which offers breathtaking autumn foliage views. The temple's dry landscape garden, known as "Garden of the Running Dragon," is truly remarkable and unforgettable.
Address
13 Ichijoji Kotanicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu 606-8147, Japan
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Transportation
City Bus Route 5 to "Ichijoji-Kudari Matsumachi" and walk for about 10 minutes; Keihan Electric Railway Honsen (Eizan Line) to "Ichijoji" and walk for about 15 minutes.