About the event
Founded by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Soken-in connects the Daitokuji temple complex with sixteenth-century political history and tea culture. The opening includes the main hall, family memorials and tea rooms. Photography is prohibited inside the main hall; the historic structure is not wheelchair-accessible.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- 10:00–16:00 last reception. 19 October and 1 November start 11:30. Closed 4–5 and 21–22 November; additional religious-service closures may occur.
- Admission
- Adults ¥800; junior-high/high-school students ¥400; elementary pupils and younger free with a guardian. Cash only.
- Tickets & booking
- Groups of 10 or more should reserve in advance. Check closure notices before visiting.
Location & access
Soken-in, Daitokuji
59 Murasakino Daitokuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto
Getting here
About seven minutes from Daitokuji-mae bus stop; connect by bus from Kitaoji Station.