Tenjuan

Stunning temple garden with a beautiful koi pond. We visited at the peak of autumn, and it was the perfect place to see the maples. It does get a bit crowded but not as much as some of the other more popular temples like Enkoji.

Even before the mad rush of tourists, this was a little too busy for my liking. With that said, a lovely little curated garden and stunning fall colors throughout. Anchored by the pond, a lovely little path takes you around it. If you can get here with a few less people, it would be really peaceful.

I went to the Tenjuan Gardens and it was absolutely stunning! Only ¥500 or so to enter and took about 20 mins to walk through. The fall color change made this perfect.

Ticket is 500 Y (3.33$) It is one of the most historically important temples of the Nanzenji. However, you likely just walk around a little bit in its garden and able to enter the temple or hall itself. The garden is beautiful and tiny compare to others. It's part of Nanzenji and is accessible by a subway station nearby.

Extremely beautiful and peaceful garden specially if visiting early in the morning. This place has an entry fee but totally worth it.

Beautiful place that's blended with nature, not many tourists, quiet and easy to walk around. I highly recommend going on the hike path close by.

(Trip was made back then on 17 Nov 2022) It comes as no surprise that Kyoto is famed for having numerous spectacular autumn foliage sites. Even Tenjuan Temple, a sub-temple within the famous Nanzen-ji complex, conceals picturesque autumn views behind it’s humble walls Our visit on 17 Nov 2022, was truly an unforgettable experience. The temple was absolutely stunning, with its beautifully maintained gardens that shine brightest in the autumn season. The vibrant reds, oranges, and golds of the leaves created a mesmerizing atmosphere that felt almost magical. In spite of the compound’s relatively small size, amazingly there were numerous scenic spots where one could get lost in and lose track of time from taking in the amazing views. The Hojo garden, with its peaceful pond and surrounding trees, offered an incredible spot to take in the breathtaking colors. It was actually quite crowded even though we came on a weekday. But considering it’s the peak autumn period and a popular autumn site, the large crowd should have been expected.

The Tenjuan garden is one of the most beautiful gardens I have seen. Though small, it is lush and verdant even in winter. The trees reflecting off the still green water are spectacular, and the koi are gorgeous. The paths are well-maintained. While it doesn't take long to walk through, you will want to stay a little longer to enjoy the tranquil views.