Entoku-in Temple
圓徳院
The retirement residence of Nene (Kita-no-Mandokoro), wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, adjacent to Kodai-ji. Features a spectacular north garden relocated from Fushimi Castle and stunning autumn illumination shows with modern projection art combining tradition and technology.
Highlights & Must-See Features
- Spectacular autumn illumination with projection mapping
- North garden relocated from Fushimi Castle
- Nene's personal retirement residence
- Fusuma paintings and tea ceremony rooms
- Combo ticket with adjacent Kodai-ji
- Located on beautiful Nene no Michi street
📍 How to Get There
Nearest Station
Bus stop Higashiyama Yasui (Bus 206) - 5 min walk
Step-by-Step Directions
- 1 Adjacent to Kodai-ji Temple - combine visits
- 2 From Yasaka Shrine: 10 minute walk south on Nene no Michi
- 3 From Kiyomizu-dera: 15 minute walk downhill
- 4 On Nene no Michi (Nene's Path) - the atmospheric preserved street
Location & Maps
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Best Time to Visit
Autumn illumination (October-December) for spectacular projection mapping on garden. The modern art + traditional garden combination is unique in Kyoto. Also beautiful during spring illumination.
Contact & Info
530 Kodaiji Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0825
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