A tranquil garden temple with giant camphor trees and evening illuminations.
Once an imperial residence, Shoren-in offers a peaceful pond garden and seasonal night light-ups without the crowds.
A local's tip
A calm, uncrowded alternative to the big Higashiyama temples.
Best time to visit
Autumn evening light-ups
Getting there
Tozai subway to Higashiyama, five minutes uphill.
Good to know
- Restrooms
#Temple#Historic#Off the Beaten Path
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