Kyoto Sights

Kōtō-in

#122 of 340 things to do in Kyoto

#4106 of 21665 things to do in Asia

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  • Address
    • Murasakino Kita-ku Daitokuji-chō 73-1
  • Transport
    • 20min walk from exit 2, Kitaōji Station, Karasuma subway line
  • Phone
    • 075 492 0068
  • Price
    • admission ¥400
  • Hours
    • 9am-4.30pm

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Lonely Planet review for Kōtō-in

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.

 

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