[Basic Information] Shinshoji Zen Museum and Gardens
■Admission Fees
Adults: 1,800 yen (1,500 yen for groups)
College and High School Students: 1,000 yen (800 yen for groups)
Middle and Elementary School Students: 500 yen (300 yen for groups)
*Groups must consist of 20 or more people
■Visiting Hours
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
[Opening Hours for Each Facility]
・Mumyo-in Main Hall: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
・Sho-gondo Exhibition Room: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
・Kohtei Viewing: 10 times daily *See separate schedule for viewing times
・Sutra Copying: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
[Dining Hours]
・Gankuin Temple: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
・Gokando Hall: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
・Kissakyo: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
【Art Pavilion “Kohtei”】
Installation Viewing: Approx. 25 minutes
① 09:25AM–09:55AM ➁ 10:10AM–10:40AM ③ 10:55AM–11:25AM ④ 11:40AM–12:10PM ⑤ 12:25PM–12:55PM
⑥1:10 PM–1:40 PM ⑦1:55 PM–2:25 PM ⑧2:40 PM–3:10 PM ⑨3:25 PM–3:55 PM ⑩4:10 PM–4:40 PM
Due to equipment malfunction, viewing hours will be shortened to the following times for the time being.
➁10:10-10:40 ④11:40-12:10 ⑥13:10-13:40 ⑧14:40-15:10 ⑩16:10-16:40
*No reservations required. First-come, first-served.
*No entry or exit during the session.
*The interior is pitch black. Please refrain from entering if you are uncomfortable in dark or enclosed spaces, or if you are feeling unwell.
*Conversation, loud noises, and any other sounds are strictly prohibited during the viewing.
*Admission is limited.
*Photography inside the venue is strictly prohibited.
■Important Notes
・Please use each facility in accordance with its intended purpose.
・Bringing in outside food is prohibited.
・Please refrain from bringing pets into the facility.
・As the Hakuin Gallery is a facility for viewing artworks, video recording is prohibited.
Additionally, to protect the artworks, we ask that you wear a mask, and flash photography is prohibited.
●Information about each facility
| List of Dining Facilities | ||||
| Facility Name | Menu | Price | Hours | Notes |
| Gokando | Udon Rice Ball |
900yen |
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Last order at 2:30 p.m. |
| Gankuin |
Matcha and Main Sweets |
800yen |
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Ice Desserts and Matcha Lemon Squash—Summer Special |
| Kissako (Cafe) |
Coffee |
500yen |
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
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| List of Experiences | ||||
| Facility Name | Details | Price | Hours | Notes |
| One-Day Zen Experience |
Zazen / Sutra Copying / Udon / Sencha Tea Set |
5,600yen | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Reservations Required |
| Zazen | 1,000yen | 13:30- |
Duration: 90 minutes |
|
| Sutra Copying | 1,000yen | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Estimated time: 40–80 minutes |
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| Shogondo | Viewing the Exhibition Hall | Free (Included in the admission fee) |
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
動画撮影・フラッシュ撮影禁止 |
| Kohtei | Meditation Experience | Free (Included in the admission fee) |
See the schedule | Estimated time: about 25 minutes Please refer to the precautions. |
| Workation | 2,500yen | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Reservations Required Admission and facility usage fees included |
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■Transportation
We do not currently offer a transportation service.
■Important Notes
・Please use each facility in accordance with its intended purpose.
・Bringing in outside food is prohibited.
・Please refrain from bringing pets into the facility.
・As the Hakuin Gallery is a facility for viewing artworks, video recording is not permitted.
・Since cell phone reception is poor within the temple grounds, free Wi-Fi is available. (PW: oterawork1111)
・The Kohtei Café, tea house, Shuroken, and bathhouse are currently closed. Thank you for your understanding.