Konchiin Temple belongs to the Nanzenji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.
Originally established at Takagamine in 1400 .
It was moved to its present site at the beginning of the Edo Period by Ishin Suden.
The Hojo hall is specified for the important cultural asset. In the room, there is famous partition paintings created by Kano school.
The Hassoseki teahouse was designed by Kobori Enshu. It is specified for the important cultural asset.
Hojo Garden (The dry landscape garden,called The Garden of Crane and tortoise) was completed in 1632 by Kobori Enshu. It is renowend as fine examples of the dry landscape garden from the beginning of the Edo Period.