Kōtō-In

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  • Address
    Murasakino, Daitokuji-chō 73-1, Kita-ku
  • Phone
    492 0068
  • Transport
    underground rail: 20min walk from exit 2, Kitaōji Station, Karasuma subway line, 20min walk from exit 2, Kitaōji Station, Karasuma line

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Lonely Planet review

On the far western edge of the Daitoku-ji complex (you may have to ask directions to find it), this sublime garden is one of the best in all Kyoto and it's worth a special trip. It's located within a fine bamboo grove that you traverse via a moss-lined path. Once inside there is a small stroll garden which leads to the centrepiece: a rectangle of moss and maple trees, backed by bamboo. Take some time on the veranda here to soak it all up.