Shigureden, Kyoto

Name: Shigureden
Address: 11 Susukinobabacho, Sagatenjyuji, Kyoto, 616-8385, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-882-1111

#168 among attractions in Kyoto

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Facts and practical information

Shigureden is a museum in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan, centered on the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu anthology of waka poems compiled by Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century. The museum was founded by former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi, who invested more than $20 million in the facility. Shigureden's Autumn Shower Palace hall was designed by Nintendo game producer Shigeru Miyamoto. ()

Local name: 時雨殿 Coordinates: 35°0'49"N, 135°40'26"E

Address

11 Susukinobabacho, SagatenjyujiKyoto 616-8385 Japan

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+81 75-882-1111

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Shigureden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tenryū-ji, Iwatayama Monkey Park, Daikaku-ji Temple, Ōkōchi Sansō.

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Zen temple in a scenic, tranquil setting
Tenryū-ji, Kyoto
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Park, Zoo, View point
Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto
9 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Arashiyama, on the outskirts of Kyoto, Japan, lies the Iwatayama Monkey Park, a unique wildlife reserve that offers an unforgettable experience for visitors. This park is home to a troop of over 120 Japanese macaque monkeys, also known...
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Buddhist temple with traditional gardens
Daikaku-ji Temple, Kyoto
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~1980 ftNW
Buddhist architecture, Museum, History museum
Ōkōchi Sansō, Kyoto
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Temple known for its memorial statues
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji, Kyoto
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1.4 miNW
Buddhist temple with sculpted heads
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Kyoto
37 min walk • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, Japan. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji was founded by Empress Shōtoku in the middle of the eighth century. Though was destroyed by the flooding of the Kamo River, it was rebuilt as an offshoot of Enryaku-ji, a nearby temple.
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Storied Shinto shrine to marriage
Nonomiya Shrine, Kyoto
8 min walk • Nonomiya Shrine, or the Shrine in the Country, is a Shinto shrine in the Arashiyama district on the west side of the city of Kyoto in Kyoto prefecture, Japan, close to its bamboo forest.
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Umenomiya Shrine, Kyoto
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Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Nison-in, Kyoto
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Seiryō-ji, Kyoto
18 min walk • Seiryō-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Saga district of Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is also known as Saga Shaka-dō. It is devoted to the practice of Yuzu Nembutsu. Initially, the temple belonged to the Kegon sect; then it became a Pure Land temple. The honzon is an image of Gautama Buddha.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shigureden open?

Shigureden is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Shigureden?

Nearby attractions include Tenryū-ji, Kyoto (4 min walk), Arashiyama, Kyoto (5 min walk), Nonomiya Shrine, Kyoto (8 min walk), Hōrin-ji, Kyoto (8 min walk).

How to get to Shigureden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shigureden:

Bus

嵐山天龍寺前 • Lines: 62, 67, 72, 77, 92, 94 (6 min walk)
Arashiyama Park • Lines: 62, 63, 66, 72, 73, 76, 83, 86, 92, 94 (7 min walk)

Light rail

嵐山駅3番線 (7 min walk)
嵐山駅2番線 • Lines: A (7 min walk)

Train

Torokko Arashiyama (8 min walk)
Torokko Saga (13 min walk)