Kōtō-in, Kyoto

Name: Kōtō-in
Address: 73-1 Murasakino Daitokujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8231, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-491-0019

#93 among attractions in Kyoto

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Kōtō-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Hosokawa Tadaoki. There is a teahouse, the Shōkō-ken, and the gardens are celebrated for their momiji. A pair of Southern Song monochrome hanging scrolls with landscape have been designated a National Treasure. Many other works are aired annually in October. ()

Local name: 高桐院 Coordinates: 35°2'35"N, 135°44'35"E

Address

73-1 Murasakino Daitokujicho, Kita-kuKyoto 603-8231 Japan

Contact

+81 75-491-0019

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Day trips

Kōtō-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Daitoku-ji, Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kitano Tenmangū.

0.8 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple,
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~940 ftE
Buddhist temple site known for gardens
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
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1.2 miE
Botanical gardens with a serene setting
Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kyoto
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1 miSW
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
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1.2 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
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1 miSW
Historic shrine with cherry blossoms
Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
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1.2 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto
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1.1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto
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0.8 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Honpō-ji, Kyoto
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1 miSE
Museum, History museum
Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto
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~980 ftSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōgen-in, Kyoto
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kōtō-in?

Nearby attractions include Jukō-in, Kyoto (4 min walk), Sōken-in, Kyoto (4 min walk), Daitoku-ji, Kyoto (5 min walk), Ryōgen-in, Kyoto (5 min walk).

How to get to Kōtō-in by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kōtō-in:

Bus

Funaokayama • Lines: 1, バス (4 min walk)
Kenkun Jinja-mae • Lines: 1, バス (5 min walk)

Metro

Kitaōji • Lines: K (23 min walk)
Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (26 min walk)

Light rail

Kitano-Hakubaichō • Lines: B (33 min walk)
Tōjiin • Lines: B (39 min walk)