Kodaiji Temple

Kodaiji Temple(高台寺) was founded in 1606 by Kitanomandokoro (Nene), the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to mourn his death.

Kodaiji Temple

Entokuin (the place where Kitanomandokoro ended his life) is located on the west side of Koudaiji Temple across from Nene-no-michi.

Kodaiji Temple

A special set ticket for Kodaiji Temple and Entokuin Temple (including Kodaiji Shobi Art Museum) is also available.

Kodaiji Temple

To get to Kodaiji Temple from Kyoto Station, take a 13-minute bus ride and a 5-minute walk from the bus stop.

Kodaiji Temple



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opening hours9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※Closing time 5:30 p.m.
regular closing daywithout a holiday
entrance feeAdults 600 yen, Junior high and high school students 250 yen※Discounted admission ticket for all three locations (Kodaiji Temple, Shobi Art Museum, Entokuin Temple): 900 yen
bus stopCity bus Higashiyama Yasui bus stop※5 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop
stationKeihan Gion-Shijo Station※Approx. 10 minutes walk from the nearest station
parking lotParking available (charged)※Free 1-hour parking for visitors *Free 2-hour parking for common admission tickets
official siteKodaiji Temple


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