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Kodaiji Temple 高台寺

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2011

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Visiting Kodaiji Temple today

  • What it is: A Zen temple founded in 1605 by Nene (Kita no Mandokoro) in memory of her husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It has pond gardens, a dry landscape garden and two teahouses attributed to Sen no Rikyu.
  • Getting there: From Kyoto Station, take city bus 206 to Higashiyama Yasui, then walk 5-7 minutes.
  • Hours: 9:00-17:30, with last entry at 17:00.
  • Admission: ¥600 for adults, including the Sho Museum; a combined ticket with Entoku-in is ¥900.
  • Best time: Night illuminations are held in spring and autumn, when the bamboo grove is lit; allow one to two hours.
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Autumn leaves and night illumination, late October to mid-December

Checked against: Kodaiji Temple (JNTO japan.travel) · Kodai-ji Temple (Inside Kyoto). Check opening times and prices before you go.

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Photos and stories from our visits, as they were written at the time.

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Kodaiji Temple

Kodaiji Temple (高台寺) established in Kyoto in 1606 is a beautiful Temple located near Yasaka Hokanji Temple. I visited Kodaiji in the evening when it was lit up and enjoyed seeing the gardens in a different way to normal.