Zuishin-in Temple
隨心院
A Shingon Buddhism temple associated with the legendary Heian-era poetess Ono no Komachi, considered the most beautiful woman of her age. Features colorful modern fusuma paintings depicting her life, a plum grove with 230 trees, and the well where she reportedly washed her face.
Key Architectural & Sacred Highlights
- Connection to legendary poetess Ono no Komachi
- Colorful modern fusuma paintings of Komachi's life
- 230 plum trees blooming Feb-March
- Hanezu Odori dance performance (late March)
- Ono no Komachi's cosmetic well
- Near Daigo-ji for combined visit
📍 How to Get There
Nearest Station
Ono Station (Subway Tozai Line) - 5 min walk
Step-by-Step Directions
- 1 From Kyoto Station: Subway Tozai Line transfer at Karasuma Oike to Ono Station (20 min)
- 2 From Ono Station: 5 minute walk south
- 3 Near Daigo-ji Temple - combine visits
- 4 Easy subway access despite seeming remote
Live Municipal Bus Approach GTFS-RT
Nearest Stop: Ono (Keihan Bus) (小野) • ~5 min walk
Footwear & Accessibility Radar
Shoe Removal for Ono no Komachi Residence
Traverse wooden verandas in socks to view plum blossoms and fusuma paintings.
Paved approach path; main residence has wooden genkan step.
Location & Maps
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Best Time to Visit
Late February to mid-March for the "Hanezu Odori" (plum blossom dance) and 230 plum trees in bloom. The combination of plum blossoms and the Ono no Komachi legend makes this a unique spring experience.
Contact & Info
35 Ono Goryomae-cho, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto 607-8257
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