Hosen-in

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Kyoto's framed garden, Hosenin, located in the Ohara area, is counted among the top three gardens along with Sanzenin and Shilkwangwon, previously introduced. Sanzenin captivates with its vast scale and orderly moss forests, while Shilkwangwon charms with its compact beauty. Meanwhile, Hosenin overwhelms visitors immediately upon entering with a towering tree within its framed garden. This tree is over 800 years old. Having stood the test of time for about half of the millennium, this ancient tree stretches its hefty branches towards the sky as if having overcome all its trials. It seems both human and tree instinctively yearn to move forward. Regardless of the direction, the result will be as beautiful as this 800-year-old tree. 📍 Hosenin (Hosenin, 宝泉院) 🏷 Located in 187 Oharashorinincho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto 🕰 Open daily 09:00 - 17:00 💴 Admission fee 800 yen (includes basic tea service)