Zempuji Temple in Oharano, a temple associated with Keishoin, the mother of Tsunayoshi, the 5th Tokugawa Shogun.

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2024.5.20

A temple in Oharano related to Keishoin, the birth mother of the 5th Tokugawa shogun Tsunayoshi [Yoshimineji]

In 1029 (Chogen 2) in the middle of the Heian period, Gensan Shonin opened the mountain. Emperor Goichijo designated it as an imperial prayer place for the protection of the nation, and gave it the name of Ryomine-ji Temple. Most of the temples were destroyed by fire during the Onin War, but the existing bell tower and other temples were rebuilt thanks to the efforts of Keishoin, the mother of Tsunayoshi TOKUGAWA, the fifth shogun of the Edo Shogunate. The 600-year-old "Yuryu no Matsu" is a nationally designated natural monument.

Located on the mountainside of Mt. Shakashidake, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto and Mount Hiei while admiring the seasonal flowers. During the cherry blossom season, more than 100 cherry trees, including higanzakura (higan cherry), shidarezakura (weeping cherry), yamazakura (mountain cherry), and botanzakura (botan cherry), are in full bloom for about a month, and the best time to view them is about a week around April 8, when weeping cherry trees, said to have been planted by Keisho-in, are at their best. During the season of autumn leaves, the entire mountain is dyed in vermilion, creating a spectacular scene that is unique to this mountain temple.

Autumn leaves season information

Best time to see/usually mid-November to early December
Visiting hours/Admission fee: Same as regular visit
Special early morning opening during the foliage season is available.HPorTwittermust be confirmed at

Yoshimine-ji Temple

Yoshimine Nedera
1372 Oshiocho, Oharano, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
About 35 minutes by bus from JR Mukomachi Station or Hankyu Higashimuko Station
8 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Yoshimineji"
Tel.075-331-0020
150 parking lots (500 yen for 1 regular car)
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[Normal visit]
Visiting hours: 8:30-17:00 on weekdays, 8:00-17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (reception closes at 16:45 on all days)
Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school students, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students

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