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73-1 Daitokuji-cho Murasakino
Kita-ku
603-8231 Kyoto
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+81 75 492 0068
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Neighborhood :
Kita-ku
- Mon to Sun from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
A sub-temple on the western side of the large Daitokuji complex, Koto-in contains national treasures from both Japan and China. Less visited than other sub-temples, it provides a spot for quiet contemplation. One enters along a stone path to get to the viewing veranda, from which the partially mossed-over garden receives light through the maple trees. There is a solitary stone lantern near the Centre of the garden. In November, the autumnal colors are stunning. The sub-temple was established by the warrior Hosokawa, a Buddhist. He is buried here with his wife, who was a follower of the then-outlawed Catholic faith.
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