Temple · Yoshino
Chikurin-in Temple 竹林院
Shugendo temple lodging on Mount Yoshino with the Gunpoen strolling pond garden, also operating as a ryokan open to all travellers.
HoursGarden 8:00-17:00
PriceGunpoen Garden: ¥700
Getting thereKintetsu Yoshino Station, ropeway then about 30 min walk or bus
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeApril (cherry blossoms)
Address2142 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara
Websitechikurinin.com
About
Chikurin-in has long housed Shugendo practitioners and now also runs as a ryokan open to all. Its Gunpoen garden around a pond borrows the mountains as scenery. Rooms book out far ahead in cherry blossom season.
Highlights
- Gunpoen garden
- Temple lodging (shukubo/ryokan)
- Views of Yoshino's mountains
- Cherry season stays
Tips
- Garden entry 700 yen (8:00-17:00)
- Book lodging months ahead for April
- Located between Naka and Kami Senbon
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