Visit information
Visiting time
| Period | Opening hours | Closing time |
|---|---|---|
| January to May, July to December | 10：00 | 16：00 (Last admission at 15:30) |
| June | 8：30 | 17：30 (Last admission at 17:00) |
Tea Serving
| Period | Opening hours | Closing time |
|---|---|---|
| January to May, July to December | 10：30 | 15：30 |
| June | 10：00 | 16：00 |
Admission fee
| General | 700 yen |
| Elementary and junior high school students | 500 yen |
| Preschool children | free |
| Pilgrims to sacred places | 500 yen |
Various discounts
| Groups (30 or more people) and Lake Line discounts | 600 yen |
*Discounts cannot be used in conjunction.
Goshuin
At Gesshoji, visitors can receive a *Goshuin* (temple seal stamp) as a memento of their visit.
Each stamp bears characters and symbols related to the temple’s history and teachings, serving as a cherished keepsake that deepens the spiritual connection to the visit.
Goshuin are offered exclusively to those who have made a pilgrimage to the temple, so please feel free to request one after your visit.
Gesshoji red stamp
300 yen
Shinto and Buddha's Priest Red Stamp
500 yen
(Protective beads are 500 yen separately)
Jizo-son sacred site red stamp
300 yen
*Gives only to pilgrims. For information on the pilgrimage, click here .
Matcha
Would you like to enjoy a bowl of matcha while admiring the garden from the Shoin?
We serve the traditional confection *Michishiba*, a specialty from Fūryūdō, alongside the tea.
*For groups, please make a reservation in advance.
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One bowl of matcha (served with Michishiba confection) 600 yen
