Kodai-ji
高台寺
Built in 1606 by Nene, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to honor her late husband. Known for its Momoyama-style maki-e lacquerwork, bamboo grove, and night illuminations.
Kōdai-ji was built in 1606 by Kita-no-Mandokoro, also known as Nene, to enshrine Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The 'Kōdai-ji maki-e' lacquerwork inside the mausoleum hall is ornate and exquisite. The founder's hall, the umbrella pavilion, and the Shigure-tei pavilion are important cultural properties. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshū. The reflection in the Garyū Pond and the small bamboo grove path are favorite photo spots. Night illuminations are held during the spring cherry blossoms, summer, and the autumn foliage season, and the light projections on the abbot's hall front garden are very popular. Admission is about 600 yen. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The temple is located beside Ninenzaka and Nene-no-michi.
Opening hours
09:00–17:30 (extended to 22:00 during light-up period)
Nearby sights
- Yasaka Shrine
- Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
- Chion-in
- Gion & Hanamikoji Street
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Pontocho
- Heian Jingu
- Sanjusangen-do