新善光寺は京都市東山区の泉涌寺塔頭にあたる真言宗泉涌寺派の寺院です。皇室ゆかりの「花の寺」として知られ、季節の花々や庭園、本堂・愛染堂が見どころで、御朱印も人気です。
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- Arrive by mid-afternoon since the temple closes at 4:30 PM, giving you enough time to explore the main hall, Aizen-dō, and the koi pond garden without feeling rushed through this smaller sub-temple.
- Since Shinzenkō-ji is a sub-temple of the larger Sennyū-ji complex with ties to the Imperial family, check if any special ceremonies or seasonal observances are happening during your visit by calling ahead at 075-561-5109.
- Plan your visit around hydrangea season (early June) or visit in October to collect the temple's seasonal goshuin stamps, which change monthly and include special zodiac-themed designs that aren't available year-round.




















