Kozan Ji Temple

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kosan-ji Temple is the least appealing of the three main temples in Takao, but it’s still worth a visit for the huge cedars that line the approach.

[image © Damien Douxchamps]

Call us churlish, but we fail to see why this temple gets listed by UNESCO, when nearby Jingo-ji Temple and Saimyo-ji Temple get overlooked. Perhaps its because of the significant artworks on display in the main hall. It’s a bit of a hike from the other two Takao temples, so only go if you have the time.

English address:
8 Toganoo-cho, Umegahata, Ukyo-ku

Japanese address:
右京区梅ケ畑栂尾町8

Opening hours:
8:30am-5pm

Admission:
Sekisui-in:
\600

Grounds:
Free normally
\500 during autumn foliage season

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
5min walk from Togano-o Bus Stop, JR bus Takao Keihoku line from Kyoto Station

Telephone: 861-4204

Website: Official Website

Near To Here:
Kozan-ji Temple is located in Kyoto’s Ohara district. See our complete list of things to do in Kyoto’s Ohara district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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