Kotoku-in Temple

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 73-1 Shiono Daitokuji-cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Within the vast temple complex of Daitokuji, Kotoku-in stands as a masterpiece of Zen aesthetics and spiritual practice. The moss-covered gardens and ancient tea room create an atmosphere of profound tranquility that immediately draws visitors into meditation. The seamless integration of tea ceremony and Zen teaching has made this temple a sanctuary for those seeking mental clarity and spiritual growth. Many have found within its walls a path to inner peace and deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all things.

Benefits

Zen experienceInner peaceSpiritual discipline

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