Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto at night

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 07:17 | Written by Leonardo Alberto Dal Zovo

Kodaiji Temple (高台寺) is another attraction you can enjoy with night lights in Kyoto, but of course you should see it during the day. Established in 1605 by the noblewoman Kita-no-Mandokoro (known familiarly as Nene) in memory ofher late husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉, 1536-1598). Kodaiji Temple's construction was extensively financed by Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康),Hideyoshi's chief vassal and later Shogun (a kind of general of the army) of Japan.
The temple is of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, one of the three main in Japan. Inside you can enjoy the garden, Kangetsu-dai (moon viewing pavilion), Kansan-do (founder's hall), Garyoro (reclining dragon corridor), Otama-ya (sanctuary), Kasa-tei e Shigure-tei (teahouses by Sen-no-Rikyu) e Iho-an (the cottage of lingering fragrance).

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Bon

I have been trying to find out the hours of when Kodaiji Temple open at night but has been unable to locate any information. I will be in Kyoto on the weekend of 12/18 - 12/21. Do you know if this temple will be open at night and what the hours are?
Thanks for your help.

Wednesday 23 September 2009, 21:30

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