Kohōan

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Daitokuji-cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Kohōan stands as the pinnacle of tea ceremony practice among Daitokuji's sub-temples. Through ages, many tea masters have sought the state where tea and Zen become one, creating the harmony of beauty and enlightenment. Within these walls dwells the heart of practitioners who perceive cosmic secrets in a single bowl. This temple maintains the eternal light of the Way of Tea across a thousand years.

Benefits

tea ceremony practiceZen enlightenmentpursuit of beauty

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