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What is Zuishin-in Temple?
Zuishin-in Temple is a historic temple founded in 991.
It is said to be the place where Ono no Kom achi spent the rest of her life, and there are many historical sites related to Ono no Komachi in the temple grounds.
It is also known as the birthplace of the Ono-ryu school of Shingon Buddhism.
Basic Information
| Name of temple | Zuishin-in Temple |
| Hours of operation | 9:00 – 17:00 (reception closes at 16:30) |
| Admission fee | Adults 400 yen |
| Parking lot | No parking |
| Location: 35 Ono-Goryo-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, 607-8257 | 35 Ono-Goryo-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, 607-8257, Japan |
| TEL: 075-571-0025 | 075-571-0025 |
| Official website | http://www.zuishinin.or.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- Famous for its association with Ono no Komachi
- Beautiful garden and seasonal flowers and trees
- Collaboration with the superbly colored Umezeki-Komachi paintings
- New project “Naked Hana-Mikuji” (flower lottery)
Historic sites related to Ono no Komachi: There are many historic sites related to Ono no Komachi in the precincts of the temple, including Ono no Komachi’s make-up well, Bunbari Jizo, and Bunzuka. In particular, the Bunzuka mound is popular as a power spot for love fulfillment, where Ono no Komachi is said to have buried her love letters.
Beautiful garden and seasonal flowers and trees: Zuishin-in Temple is known for its beautiful garden and seasonal flowers and trees. About 200 “Hanezu no Ume” (Japanese apricot) trees are planted in the precincts of the temple, and they are at their best from mid to late March. The cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves in fall are also spectacular.
Collaboration with the “Umezogi-Komachi Picture Painting”: During the “Flower Room” period, the “Noh Room” is decorated with a collaboration of flowers and the “Umezogi-Komachi Picture Painting” in vivid colors. The vivid colors of the Umezagi-Komachi pictures and the colorful flowers will create a spectacular scene of “a hundred flowers”.
Event Information
Flower Room
Dates: Saturday, March 9, 2024 – Sunday, March 24, 2024
The beautiful garden and flowers and trees will be decorated with artwork based on Ono no Komachi’s travelogue “H ana no Ma” (The Room of Flowers).
Naked Hanamikuji
Dates: Saturday, March 9, 2024 – Sunday, March 24, 2024
This is a new event, and visitors can enjoy fortune and fortune telling by drawing a single petal.
How to access
- Subway Tozai Line ” Ono” station, 5 min. walk
- Keihan Bus “Ono” stop, 2 min. walk
Summary
Zuishin-in Temple is not only known as the place associated with Ono no Komachi, but also as an old temple with a beautiful garden and seasonal flowers and trees. During the “Hana-no-Ma” period, the scenery is even more gorgeous with the collaboration of the extremely colorful Umezeki-Komachi picture paintings. This is a recommended sightseeing spot where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing while feeling the history.
