Japan Midokoro
Shōkadō
Shōkadō Photo: 663highland CC BY 2.5 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Yawata / Shōkadō

Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty

Shōkadō

The Shōka-dō (松花堂) is a hermitage built in the early Edo period, located in the city of Yawata, Kyoto, Japan. It was designated as a National Historic Site in 1957 under the name "Shōka-dō and its ruins" and its gardens were designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty under the name "Shōka-dō and Shoin Garden" the same year.

From the Wikipedia article “Shōka-dō” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Shōkadō. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationYawata, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest stationCable-hachimangū-sanjō Station, 0.2 km (straight line)
TypePlace of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Museum
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 12 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Shōkadō?
Cable-hachimangū-sanjō Station. It is 0.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Shōkadō a designated cultural property?
Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site.

Nearby

Iwashimizu Hachimangū
Iwashimizu Hachimangū
0.2 km away · Yawata
Shōbō-ji Temple
Shōbō-ji Temple
1.0 km away · Yawata
Ōyamazaki Town Historical Museum
Ōyamazaki Town Historical Museum
2.2 km away · Ōyamazaki-chō
Tai-an
Tai-an
2.4 km away · Ōyamazaki-chō
Myōki-an Temple
Myōki-an Temple
2.4 km away · Ōyamazaki-chō
Rikyū Hachimangū
Rikyū Hachimangū
2.4 km away · Ōyamazaki-chō

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Iwashimizu Hachimangū: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shōbō-ji Temple: うぃき野郎 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ōyamazaki Town Historical Museum: Bittercup (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tai-an: Culture Relics Foundation 文化財協会 (Public domain), Myōki-an Temple: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Rikyū Hachimangū: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)