Kodaiji Temple

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Kodaiji is a temple of the Kenninji sect of the Rinzai sect located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, built by Kita Mandokoro, the legal wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to pray for Hideyoshi's repose.

Kodaiji Temple is a temple that retains the architectural style of the Momoyama period, and is designated as a national historic site and scenic spot. It is also popular with many people as a temple associated with Hideyoshi and Kitanomandokoro.

Autumn is also a famous place for autumn leaves.

[Visiting fee]
Adult: 600 yen
Junior and senior high school students: 250 yen

[Visiting hours]
9:00-17:30

[parking]
600 yen for the first hour, then 300 yen/every 30 minutes

Category: 京都市東山区｜Temple-shrine｜寺
Adress: ⧉ 京都府京都市東山区下河原町526番地３９ [View Map]
Official Website: ⧉ https://www.kodaiji.com/
TEL: ⧉ 075-561-9966
(from overseas: +81-75-561-9966)

（Info may be outdated. Check official site or call for updates.）

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