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Hosen-in

Kyoto

4.6 (1.1k) Buddhist Temple
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Hosen-in Temple is renowned for its tranquil tatami room, which frames views of the lush garden like a living painting through architectural pillars. The temple also holds profound historical significance, featuring ceiling boards stained with samurai blood relocated from the 1600 siege of Fushimi Castle.

Commenters expressed a blend of cultural appreciation, fascination, and shock regarding the memorialized blood-stained ceilings. Many recognized the repurposing of the floorboards into ceilings as a sacred act of honor and prayer, while others appreciated the serene natural beauty and voiced plans to visit the area.

  • Admire the garden framed by pillars from the tatami room to see it like a living painting
  • Look up to observe the historic blood-stained ceiling boards preserved from Fushimi Castle
  • Approach the memorialized ceilings with quiet respect for the fallen samurai

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Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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