Admission
Free
Higashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture
At a Glance
The precincts of Kodai-ji were designated a National Historic Site in 1966.
Kodai-ji was founded in 1606 by Nene (Kita-no-Mandokoro) to memorialize Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Kodai-ji's gardens were designed by Kobori Enshu and are nationally designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty.
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Higashiyama Station
Gion-Shijo Station
Kawaramachi Station
Plan time for the bamboo grove, historic teahouses, and mausoleum; Kodai-ji has multiple highlights beyond the main hall.
Garden-focused visitors should prioritize Kodai-ji: the Kobori Enshu-designed landscape is one of the site's officially recognized features.
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The precincts of Kodai-ji were designated a National Historic Site in 1966.
Kodai-ji was founded in 1606 by Nene (Kita-no-Mandokoro) to memorialize Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Kodai-ji's gardens were designed by Kobori Enshu and are nationally designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty.
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