basic information

Kodaiji is one of the many outstanding temples in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.

It was constructed in 1605 in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi by the great political leader's wife. Besides fine temple halls, Kodaiji features a small bamboo grove and a landscape garden with tea houses, designed by leading, contemporary masters.

Beautiful, Zen style illumination shows are held in Kodaiji's garden during certain times of the year.

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how to get there

Kodaiji is located in the Higashiyama district between Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizudera.

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hours and fees

Hours:	9:00 to 17:30 (entry until 17:00)
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	600 yen

news and reports

	Kyoto Autumn Color Report: Arashiyama November 19, 2009
	Kyoto Autumn Color Report: Higashiyama November 18, 2009
	Kyoto Autumn Color Report: Kurama November 16, 2009
	Kyoto Autumn Color Report November 12, 2009
	Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report April 15, 2009
	Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report April 12, 2009
	Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report April 7, 2009
	Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report April 4, 2009
	Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report April 1, 2009
	Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report March 30, 2009
	Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report March 25, 2009

travel community

Popularity of Kodaiji Temple:
Users who have been to Kyoto: 1959
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13th of 46 most visited sights in Kyoto.
49th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.

Ratings for Kodaiji Temple:

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Ryokan Saka-no-ue Traditional, cozy ryokan with 12 rooms. Japanese cottage style houses available. Located near Yasaka Shrine and Gion. Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto Voted No.1 hostel in Asia by Hostelworld customers. 9 mins walk from JR Kyoto station Bed from 2,500 yen. Gion Hatanaka A real Japanese inn in a quiet area of Gion, famous for Geisha. 15min walk to Kiyomizu-dera. 5min to Yasaka-jinja.

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