This temple was built by Hosokawa Sansai (Tadaoki), one of Sen no Rikyu’s seven great philosophers, whose wife was Lady Galacha. There are many camellias and a shoin (study room) that was moved from the residence of Sen no Rikyu. In the garden of the main hall, there are lantern tombs of Tadaoki and his wife Garasha. Date of Establishment: 1601
9:00-16:30
Adults: 400 yen
5 min. by city bus from Kitaoji Sta. on Subway Karasuma Line