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Kōdai-ji Temple
Sight4.4 · 9 6444.4 · 1 527≈ 1 hEntry: ~800 JPY
Kodai-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1605 by Nene, the widow of Japan's great unifier Toyotomi Hideyoshi, in memory of her husband. Its interiors are famed for Kodai-ji makie lacquer with gold ornament, the pond garden by the abbot's hall is attributed to master Kobori Enshu, and a raked-gravel Zen garden and bamboo grove sit beside it. The temple lies between Maruyama Park and Kiyomizu-dera, famous for evening illuminations.
Highlights
- Founded in 1605 by Hideyoshi's widow Nene
- Lacquer interiors with gold Kodai-ji makie
- Bamboo grove and raked-gravel Zen garden
- Evening illuminations in spring and autumn
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 17:00 |
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