Temple · Hanazono
Hokongoin Temple 法金剛院
Temple in Hanazono with a Heian Pure Land pond garden, home to Japan's oldest artificial waterfall and a National Treasure Amida; famed for lotus.
Getting thereJR Hanazono Station, 5 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeJuly (lotus)
Address49 Hanazono Ogino-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
About
Hokongoin was revived in 1130 by Taikenmon-in, consort of Emperor Toba. Its pond garden holds the Seijo no Taki waterfall, said to be Japan's oldest man-made waterfall and a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. The temple is known as a lotus temple, with dozens of varieties blooming in July.
Highlights
- Seijo no Taki, oldest artificial waterfall (Special Place of Scenic Beauty)
- Seated Amida Buddha (National Treasure)
- Lotus in July
- Heian Pure Land garden
Tips
- 5 min walk from JR Hanazono Station
- Lotus are best in early morning in July
- Near Myoshinji and Ninnaji
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