Jikoin Temple

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This is a temple in Koizumi Town, Yamatokoriyama City. The father of Sekishu style tea ceremony and the second lord of the Koizumi clan built this family temple in 1663 in honor of his father. This is an unusual temple that has been built as a tea room. The garden was designated as a place of scenic beauty and the tea room and the drawing room are registered as National Treasures.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Yamatokoriyamashi Koizumichou 865 Map
Area: Ikaruga / Yamatokoriyama Area
Phone: 0743533004
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]1,000yen
Parking Lot: Available(25spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Not available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

茶人のおもてなしを今も

Reviewed : 2019.12.26

奈良定期観光バスで訪れました。父の菩提寺として当時の大名片桐石州が、1633年建立したのが慈光院です。片桐石州は茶の教えを説き、徳川将軍や各地大名の多くが学ぶようになり、茶人として名を残す事となりました。それゆえ、こちらのお寺は境内全体が茶室の風情になるよう考えられているとの事です。さつきの丸い刈り込みが絵のように美しい庭園を眺めながら、たてていただいたお抹茶とお菓子をいただきました。その間...