Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Higashiyama-ku / Kōdai-ji Temple
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Kōdai-ji Temple
- Nearest stationGion-shijo Station 0.9 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Important Cultural Property
- Year1606 (founded)
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.
From the Wikipedia article “Kōdai-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kōdai-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Gion-shijo Station, 0.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Important Cultural Property |
| Year | 1606 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kōdai-ji Temple?
- Gion-shijo Station. It is 0.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kōdai-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.
- When was Kōdai-ji Temple founded?
- In 1606.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kōdai-ji Temple Garden: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shō Museum: Mti (CC BY-SA 3.0), Entoku-in: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Daiun-in Temple: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ryozen Museum of History: Uploadalt (CC BY-SA 3.0), Maruyama Park: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
