Taizou In

📍 Kyoto, 京都市 · kyoutoshi ukyou ku hanazono myoushin teramachi 35

About

Sect 臨済宗妙心寺派
Principal 無因宗因禅師像
Founded 1404
Founder 無因宗因
Heritage 国宝「瓢鮎図」

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥600

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

📍 Open in Google Maps

History

Byakko

A sub-temple of Myoshinji, Taizoin was beloved by Kano School painters drawn to its Zen aesthetic. Its garden embodies Zen philosophy itself—minimal elements expressing maximum profundity. Like a landscape painting executed in a single brushstroke, every element carries spiritual weight. Monks meditating here achieve unity with the garden's profound silence. Each viewing reveals new dimensions of meaning. Zen transcends language—a truth manifest in every stone and shadow of this sacred precinct.

Benefits

Zen practice fulfillmentpeace of mindgood relationships

Tips

🅿️
Parking

無料駐車場が2か所あり(第一約30台・第二約10台)、8:30〜17:30利用可。利用時は退蔵院受付で駐車券を受け取る必要があります。

🕯️ 0

More to visit

See all shrines in Kyoto