Sep 12, 2013 - 1 min read

Shosei-en Garden

Natural beauty on Kyoto Station's doorstep

By Mandy Bartok

Community writer

A bridge in Shosei-en Garden

The pond here is choked with lilypads in the summmertime

A tiny waterfall is hidden behind this old tea house

A path leads down to the water's edge

A stand of purple flowers are some of the last blooms of summer

The entrance gate to the garden

You don't have to venture far from ultra-modern Kyoto station to find a pocket of traditional beauty. The Shosei-en Garden, an extension of nearby Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, lies a mere seven minute stroll from the frenetic train station but offers a calm world of ponds, tea houses and stone lanterns. It may not be as noteworthy as some traditional gardens further afield but if you're staying in the area, this is a lovely - and little-visited - site.

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