Kodaiji

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 526 Shimokawara-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Post Goshuin Post Visit

About

Mountain 鷲峰山

Sect 臨済宗建仁寺派

Principal 釈迦如来

Founded 1606年（慶長11年）

Founder 北政所（開基）

Heritage 霊屋（重要文化財）、開山堂（重要文化財）

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

¥600

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Founded by Kitanomandokoro to honor Toyotomi Hideyoshi, whom she deeply loved, this temple transformed the sorrow of losing a beloved into the exquisite beauty of its halls. The twilight glow of the structures expresses her profound devotion, symbolizing marital harmony and fulfilled love. Visitors discover the true meaning of love and feel the light kindled within their hearts.