Kōtō-in
高桐院
Kōtō-in is a historic Rinzai temple in Kyoto, offering serene gardens and important cultural artifacts.
What it is
- Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto.
- Sub-temple of Daitoku-ji temple.
- Founded in 1602 by Hosokawa Tadaoki.
- Family temple of the Hosokawa clan.
What to see
- Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.
- Hosokawa Tadaoki's remains are buried here.
- Main hall rebuilt in the Taisho era.
- Explore the tranquil Maple Garden.
- Tea room 'Horai' has a Korean tsukubai.
- National Treasure painting by Li Tang.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kōtō-in Open in Google Maps
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