Hoshunin

Hoshunin is a sub-temple (tatchu) of Daitokuji in Murasakino, Kita Ward, Kyoto City. Belonging to the Rinzai sect Daitokuji branch, it is the northernmost of Daitokuji's sub-temples. The temple is not normally open to the public, lending it an air of quiet sanctity. Its Zen gardens and structures preserve the spirit of their age, with deep stillness embodying the essence of Zen practice.