# Shisen-dō

Kyoto, Japan

Built in 1641 as a scholar's retirement villa by Ishikawa Jozan, Shisen-do takes its name from portraits of 36 Chinese poets within. Now a Soto Zen temple, it is loved for its serene garden and clacking bamboo water device.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Shisen-dō, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 35.04374, 135.79623

[City page](/cities/kyoto)

[App Store](/go/appstore) · [Google Play](/go/play)