Ōkōchi Sansō, Kyoto

Name: Ōkōchi Sansō
Address: 8-3 Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-872-2233

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Ōkōchi Sansō is the former home and garden of the Japanese jidaigeki actor Denjirō Ōkōchi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is open to the public for an admission fee and is known for its gardens and views of the Kyoto area. Several of the buildings are recorded as cultural properties by the national government. ()

Local name: 大河内山荘 Elevation: 299 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°1'2"N, 135°40'8"E

Address

8-3 Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo-kuKyoto 616-8394 Japan

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+81 75-872-2233

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Ōkōchi Sansō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ōkōchi Sansō open?

Ōkōchi Sansō is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ōkōchi Sansō?

Nearby attractions include Arashiyama, Kyoto (5 min walk), Nison-in, Kyoto (8 min walk), Nonomiya Shrine, Kyoto (8 min walk), Tenryū-ji, Kyoto (8 min walk).

How to get to Ōkōchi Sansō by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ōkōchi Sansō:

Train

Torokko Arashiyama (3 min walk)
Torokko Saga (17 min walk)

Bus

Nonomiya • Lines: 62, 67, 72, 77, 92, 94 (11 min walk)
嵯峨小学校前 • Lines: 62, 67, 72, 77, 92, 94 (12 min walk)

Light rail

嵐山駅1番線 • Lines: A (14 min walk)
嵐山駅3番線 (14 min walk)