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Shinsen-en
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Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Nakagyō Ward / Shinsen-en

Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture · Historic Site

Shinsen-en

Shinsen-en (神泉苑) is a garden with Buddhist temple located in the approximate center of the modern city of Kyoto, Japan. The temple belongs to the Tō-ji-branch of Shingon-shū and its honzon is a statue of Sho-Kannon.

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

Location

Red: Shinsen-en. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest stationNijōjō-mae Station, 0.2 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 20 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Shinsen-en?
Nijōjō-mae Station. It is 0.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Shinsen-en a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Shikidai
Shikidai
0.3 km away · Nakagyō Ward
Tōzamurai and Kurumayose
Tōzamurai and Kurumayose
0.3 km away · Nakagyō Ward
Ōhiroma
Ōhiroma
0.3 km away · Nakagyō Ward
Kuro-shoin
Kuro-shoin
0.3 km away · Nakagyō Ward
Shiro-shoin
Shiro-shoin
0.3 km away · Nakagyō Ward
Nijō Castle
Nijō Castle
0.3 km away · Nakagyō Ward

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shikidai: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Tōzamurai and Kurumayose: CCP2017 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ōhiroma: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Kuro-shoin: Reggaeman (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shiro-shoin: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Nijō Castle: Keith Pomakis (CC BY-SA 2.5)