Plan time for the bamboo grove, historic teahouses, and mausoleum; Kodai-ji has multiple highlights beyond the main hall.
At a Glance
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.
This temple offers 2 different goshuin designs
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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.
Higashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture
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KT085-京都銀行 東山支店(GSパーク)
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Kodai-ji rewards a longer visit than most people expect. Beyond the main hall, the grounds include a Kobori Enshu-designed garden, a bamboo grove, historic teahouses, and a mausoleum, so budget at least 90 minutes if you want to see it properly.
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