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Kōdai-ji 高台寺
Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
史About
Kōdai-ji (高台寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Shimogawara neighborhood of Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Kenninji branch of the Rinzai school of Japanese Zen. Its sangō prefix is Jubuzan (鷲峰山), and its Main image is a statue Shaka Nyorai. Its precincts were designated a National Historic Site in 1966. The gardens of Kōdai-ji were designed by Kobori Enshū and are a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
| Founded | 1606 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan Historic Site of Japan Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Official website | kodaiji.com |
| Nearest stations | Gion-shijo Station · 894 m Keihan Main Line Higashiyama Station · 971 m Tōzai Line Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station · 1.1 km Hankyū Kyōto Main Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Kōdai-ji?
Kōdai-ji (高台寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Shimogawara neighborhood of Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Where is Kōdai-ji?
Kōdai-ji is in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. The nearest station is Gion-shijo Station (about 894 m in a straight line).
When was Kōdai-ji founded?
1606, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Kōdai-ji?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://www.kodaiji.com/
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