Syoren-in temple4 （青蓮院門跡4）
Syoren-in temple2 （青蓮院門跡2）
Syoren-in temple （青蓮院門跡）
As a *monzeki* (imperial-lineage) temple of the Tendai sect, it has long maintained deep ties with the Imperial Family. It is also known as “Awata Gosho” (Awata Imperial Palace), as it served as a temporary imperial residence when the actual palace burned down during the Edo period.
The temple is renowned for the beauty of its garden, which offers a chance to enjoy the distinct charms of each of the four seasons.
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Syusui-tei Tea house 2 拾翠亭2
Syusui-tei, a two-story structure built in the *sukiya*-influenced *shoin* style, overlooks a pond known as Kujo-ike; it is said that the building was designed with a primary focus on the view, incorporating the Higashiyama mountains into its backdrop.
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