Temple · Kyoto Imperial Palace east
Rozanji Temple 廬山寺
Temple on the site of Murasaki Shikibu's residence, where The Tale of Genji is thought to have been written, with a moss and bellflower garden.
PriceAdult (normal): ¥500
Getting thereCity bus Furitsu Idai Byoin-mae, 3 min walk; Keihan Demachiyanagi 17 min
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeJune-September (bellflowers)
Address397 Kitanobecho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Websitewww7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~rozanji
About
Rozanji is the head temple of the Tendai Enjo school and stands east of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Its Genji garden of white sand and moss blooms with purple Chinese bellflowers from June to September. The temple holds a National Treasure document by the priest Ryogen.
Highlights
- Genji garden with bellflowers (June-September)
- Site of Murasaki Shikibu's residence
- National Treasure document
- Ganzan Daishi hall
Tips
- Bellflowers peak in July
- Special exhibitions raise the fee to 700-1,000 yen
- Combine with the Imperial Palace and Nashinoki Shrine next door
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