Temple · Higashiyama (Nene-no-michi)
Entokuin Temple 圓徳院
Kodaiji subtemple where Toyotomi Hideyoshi's widow Nene spent her later years, with a Momoyama-period north garden (National Place of Scenic Beauty).
Hours10:00-17:00 last entry (gate closes 17:30)
PriceAdult: ¥500
Junior/high school student: ¥200
Kodaiji + Entokuin combined: ¥1,200
Junior/high school student: ¥200
Kodaiji + Entokuin combined: ¥1,200
Getting thereKeihan Gion-Shijo Station, 18 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeMid-late November (night illumination)
Address530 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0825
About
Entokuin was Kitanomandokoro (Nene)'s residence in her final years. Its north garden, made with stones from Fushimi Castle, is a Place of Scenic Beauty, and sliding doors attributed to Hasegawa Tohaku are Important Cultural Properties. The temple also houses a three-faced Daikoku statue said to be Hideyoshi's personal image.
Highlights
- North garden (National Place of Scenic Beauty)
- Sliding doors attributed to Hasegawa Tohaku
- Three-faced Daikoku statue
- Autumn night illumination
Tips
- Combined ticket with Kodaiji (1,200 yen)
- Cash only
- Night viewing in autumn until 21:30 entry
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