[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Shinsen-en Garden (Updated Jul)

Shinsen-en Garden, located in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, is located south of Nijo Castle and is a forbidden garden established by Emperor Kanmu when Heian-kyo was constructed. At the time, it was 10 times larger than it is now, and successive emperors enjoyed the garden as a place to enjoy song, flowers, and music, including Emperor Saga, who held the oldest cherry blossom viewing ceremony recorded in history. It is also known as the birthplace of the Gion Festival, which colors Kyoto's summers, as it was the first Goryoe ceremony in Japan. #KyotoTourism #777 #KyotoTrip #Kyoto #Shinsen-en Garden #Emperor Kanmu #Emperor Saga #GionFestival

This time we will introduce Shinsenen Garden‼︎✨✨ This beautiful garden, typical of Kyoto, is said to be the oldest garden in Heian-kyo😊⭐️ This time we went during the day, but at night Shinsenen Garden is lit up and you can enjoy a different atmosphere‼︎🤗✨ It is also a popular power spot where the legend of the dragon god lives😊✨ Access 166 Monzen-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8306 #SummerWeekendTrip #Kyoto #Shinsenen Garden

▽What's it like? A garden created by Emperor Kanmu. A historic garden that was also used by Kukai and Tokugawa Ieyasu. A special red seal from Tokugawa Yoshitsune is issued, weddings are held here, and various events are held here.   ▽Recommended sightseeing spots We recommend visiting the nearby Nijo Castle as well. It's only a short walk away, so visit the two together and enjoy a trip that gives you a sense of history!   ▽Access 10 minutes on foot from JR Nijo Station 2 minutes on foot from Nijojo-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line #Kyoto #Shinsenen #Kyoto Trip #

●Name Shinsen-en ●Access Take city bus route 9 or 50 from Kyoto Station and walk 5 minutes to the flower cart in front of Nijo Castle ●Points Located on the south side of Nijo Castle, it is said to be the place where the first cherry blossom viewing party in Japan was held It was built in Heian-kyo, and at the time it was about 10 times larger than it is today, and events and parties such as summer cooling and boating were actively held It was said to have a dragon hole, which was thought to lead to another world and to be the home of the dragon god #Kyoto

#Spring0yentrip Shinsenen is a small temple quietly located just south of Nijo Castle, and when I dropped in, I found it to be quieter and more mysterious than I had imagined. It was once a garden reserved for the emperor of Heian-kyo, and even now, a large pond spreads across the grounds, and walking around it makes me feel as if I have traveled back in time to the Heian period. There is a red bridge in the pond, and it is said that if you cross it, your wish will come true, so I made sure to cross it. The temple enshrines Zennyo Ryuo, and there is also a legend of her praying for rain. A little away from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding area, this space surrounded by water, greenery, and tranquility was perfect for a short break. It is not very well known, but I felt it was a hidden healing spot in Kyoto.

Kyoto is a city full of history and culture, with temples everywhere. In Kyoto, you can experience the fusion of tradition and nature, and there are traditional buildings everywhere, giving you a completely different experience and feeling! 🔷🔷🔷My one-day tour guide to Kyoto suburbs: 🚗Transportation: Take the JR from Osaka to Kyoto Station (30 minutes) 🏨Accommodation: THE Royal Garden CANVAS Kyoto Nijo. 2-minute walk from Nijo Station 🗺️My one-day tour guide to Kyoto suburbs: ⏰Morning - Shinzen-en (5-minute walk from the hotel) 🕐Afternoon - Miho Museum (Take a bus from Kyoto Station to Ishiyama Station, then take a bus to Miho Museum) 🕤Evening - Kyukyochikuin (Take the JR from Ishiyama Station to Hieizan Sakamoto Station, walk for about 15 minutes) 💎Attraction features: 📍 Shinzen-en: Located near our hotel, we passed by it on our way to the station in the morning. It is the only surviving Heian-period building in Kyoto, and it is also a place for praying for rain. The most striking feature is the red bridge at the entrance, which is particularly bright and photogenic! Very distinctive! 📍 Miho Museum: Designed by architect I.M. Pei, it is a paradise inspired by Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring." After passing through a long tunnel, it is like a paradise, away from the hustle and bustle, and it is refreshing! 80% of the building is hidden in the mountains, surrounded by trees and mountains. There are also collections from all over the world to watch. If you have time, you must come and see! (🕐Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00-17:00) 📍 Kyukyochikuin: Very niche but can perfectly replace Ryokoin. Ryokoin is very crowded and you have to wait to take a photo of the reflection on the table. However, there are almost no people here, and there are tables with reflections on both floors, which are also very beautiful! (🕐Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00-17:00) 📌Small tips: 1️⃣The cafe at Miho Museum is not recommended. Please do not arrange lunch here because there is only one set menu option and it is not filling. The overall taste of cakes and meals is not very good, and the price is much higher. 2️⃣Buy a JPY1,000 ticket here: including round-trip bus fare and Miho Museum admission ticket. Then, there is no need to buy tickets for all exhibitions in the museum! 3️⃣The admission ticket for Kyukyochikuin is less than half of that for Ryokoin, only JPY300. I happened to see its first light show and night view (JPY2,000/person). You need to book tickets in advance and enter at the specified time. It is a very different experience!

Tomorrow, September 17th, is Japan's Mid-Autumn Festival, and there are moon viewing events happening these days. Shinsen-en is hosting a moon viewing event today! Located near the famous Nijo Castle, it's just a ten-minute walk away. The event runs from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and admission is free. For 700 yen, you can enjoy matcha and small sweets with seating, very relaxed. At 6:00 PM, there will be a moon viewing ritual by a monk, and at 7:00 PM, a singing performance will begin. The atmosphere is very harmonious, and the full moon will be out too ☺️. 💫 You can get closer to the performance starting at 7:00 PM, so standing is fine, and you don't necessarily need to buy a seat, though the distance might be a bit far, making it more suitable for listening to the songs. 💫 Arriving at 5:30 PM allows you to see the daytime scenery of the temple garden, with its red bridge and lake, and you can also visit the shrine and buy goshuin (temple stamps). 💫 There are two ducks and a large koi fish near the bridge, and you can buy feed for 100 yen to feed them. Even if it's not a festival, you can still enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shinsen-en. After visiting Nijo Castle, you can take a stroll here!

#June Travel Support Event According to the legend, no matter how many times they held a ritual in Kyoto during the ongoing drought, it never rained. Finally, when Shizukamae danced alone, it rained right away. After that, it is said that this Shinsenin became established as a place for rain.

Shinsen-en is a Japanese garden located in Kyoto. It was founded in the 9th century and refurbished over the centuries. The garden offers a serene atmosphere with water ponds, bridges and beautiful greenery, creating an immersive experience in the Japanese garden tradition.The park is beautifully designed, featuring water pools, stone bridges and garden areas that create a tranquil atmosphere. #falltrip #mytravelhacks

Shinsen-en is an ancient garden in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan, with a history of over 1,200 years. Originally it was the imperial garden during the Heian-kyo period, used for various banquets and festivals. The name of Shenquanyuan comes from the legendary good dragon king, who was invited by Master Kukai from Wurechi in India to relieve the drought in Kyoto. Shinsenen is also the birthplace of the Gion Festival. Every July, the Mikoshi of the Yasaka Shrine holds a spirit ceremony here to pray for peace in Heian-kyo. The main attraction of Shenquan Garden is the Dharma Accomplishment Pond, which is an artificial pond with a small island in the middle. On the island there is a shrine dedicated to the Good Girl Dragon King. Various plants are planted around the pond, such as cherry blossoms, maple trees, pine trees, etc., presenting different styles as the seasons change. The water in the pond comes from an underground spring. The water is clear and you can see many carp swimming in it. There is a stone bridge on the south side of the pond, called Minamoto no Yoshitsune Bridge. According to legend, this is the place where Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Shizuka Gozen met. Another attraction in Shinsenen is the Acala Hall, a wooden Buddhist temple that houses a wooden statue of the seated Acala, an important cultural property of Japan. Acala is the main guardian deity of Esoteric Buddhism and is believed to be the god who eliminates disasters and diseases. There is a fire pit in front of the Acala Hall. On the 28th of every month, monks hold a fire offering ceremony here to use flames to purify the bodies and minds of believers. Shinsenen is a treasure trove of history and culture in Kyoto. It has witnessed the rise and fall and changes of Heian-kyo, and has also preserved many precious arts and buildings. Visiting Shinsenen, you can feel the scenery and atmosphere of ancient Japan, and also appreciate the beauty and harmony of nature. Shenquanyuan is a place worth visiting. 📍166 Monzencho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8306 Japan #Japan and Korea City Attractions #Japan Travel #Good Places #Overseas Travel #Weekend Travel

This time we recommend this place✨ The birthplace of cherry blossom viewing, Shinsen-en✨ Address: 166 Monzen-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8306 This building was constructed during the Heian period, and it is said that sumo matches, cherry blossom viewings, and other famous events of the time were held here✨ It is also the origin of the name Oike-dori, and often appears in the songs of Ono no Komachi✨ Admission is free✨ #KyotoTrip

Shenquanyuan: Touring Dragon Boat, Wine and Wine is located in the Jingjing District of Kyoto City. It was the courtyard created after the relocation of Emperor Wu of the Heian period in Japan. After getting off the bus, the front door is the Shenquan Court. This beautiful scenery~ really can not help but make people feel comfortable: blue sky and white clouds, green water, cherry blossoms, although the area is not as big as imagined, it is a very forgotten and troublesome place. 800 years ago, this place was very lively, boating, enjoying the scenery, wine tasting and poetry, it was a place for aristocratic play ~ The center of the whole park is a pool, named after Shenquan. There are Nakajima in the pool, and now there is a dragon boat. It has been changed into a small restaurant. It is estimated that visitors are also expected to experience the feeling of the Emperor's play at that time. There are ancient buildings in the territory, now It has disappeared, leaving only the buildings of the nature of the memorial, so the entire pool does not seem to have a large area. If the building is still there, it must be a magnificent garden party. Personal feeling Shenquanyuan is now very well managed. The overall feeling is very clean. It is like a park. It is really a little more noble than the park. This feeling can be experienced in person, and the afternoon walk is also h 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 Hh/Visit time: 8