Entoku-in Temple — Attraction in Kyoto

Doesn't look like much on the outside, but this small and tranquil temple, built by a wife in tribute to her husband, is a good excursion for an hour or so. Admission is ¥550 but can be bought in a bundle with the Kodaji Temple and Sho Museum access.

The temple building is beautiful, with orantely decorated rooms and artefacts on display. You remove your shoes and carry them through in a bag (provided) as you explore.

Addionally, there's a Buddihist zen garden and a few ways to get interactive, such as collecting stamps, tracing a prayer for yourself, and making your own zen garden (the latter has a fee). It's a cute little surprise and a welcome retreat from the nearby crowds and has a lovely tea house where you can sit and chill for a...

Purchased an entry ticket with matcha intending to enjoy the garden with tea. They failed to mention there was heavy construction being undertaken next to the garden. I found this quite dishonest and disturbed any chance of enjoyment. Quickly finished the tea and Perused the rest of the house/ garden. Some interesting historic items. They give you a plastic bag for your shoes then ask you to take the plastic bag with you. They have an American express members lounge area,which gives you an idea of the values held at...

Its really not worth the ¥500 entry fee. This temple is very small and so are the front and back gardens. Its like touring someone's house with a small front and back garden. You get alot more view in a park and its free. The good about this place is its quiet, there's nobody so you get away from the mad tourists crowd in this area. Good for quiet meditation and contemplation. Currently there's abit of momentary construction...