Good to know
- Time to spend
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Tickets
- Paid entry, no booking needed
- Best time
- Spring and autumn evening illuminations
- Getting there
- Bus to Higashiyama Yasui, then 5–10 min walk
Itineraries with Kōdai-ji
Kōdai-ji is on day 2
Kōdai-ji is on day 2
Kōdai-ji is on day 2
Kōdai-ji is on day 4
Day 2 of Kyoto in 5 days
Higashiyama's old lanes
How Kōdai-ji fits into a day.- 8:00Kiyomizu-deraHigashiyama
- 10:00Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka lanesHigashiyama
- 11:30Ishibe-koji laneHigashiyama
- 13:30Kōdai-jiHigashiyama
- 15:30Tea ceremonyHigashiyama
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Kōdai-ji questions
Does Kōdai-ji have a bamboo grove?
Yes, a small one within the grounds. It is much less crowded than Arashiyama's.
Is Kōdai-ji open at night?
During spring, summer and autumn special periods it stays open into the evening with lit-up gardens.
