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Kodaiji Temple Garden

Sjaak Kempe from Groningen, The Netherlands / CC BY 2.0

Kodaiji Temple Garden

高台寺庭園

Kyoto · Kansai

Kodaiji Temple Garden is a serene and beautifully landscaped garden that showcases traditional Japanese aesthetics. Visitors can enjoy the stunning seasonal changes, particularly the cherry blossoms in spring and the vibrant foliage in autumn.

Why we picked it

Many tourists flock to more famous temples, overlooking this tranquil garden.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.4· 10,044 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Keihandenshagion Shijo Station · 17 min walk
Website
kodaiji.com

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Kyoto Station · ~14 min by car

Tags

gardentempleKyoto

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