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This temple was built by Kita-no-Mandokoro, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, for her husband's funeral. Since Tokugawa Ieyasu spared no expense in assisting with its construction, it was a grand temple during its early years. All that is left of the original temple are Kaizando Hall, the front gate, Kangetsudai, the mausoleum enshrining Hideyoshi and Kita-no-Mandokoro, Kasatei, Shiguretei (tea ceremony rooms designed by Rikyu and moved from Fushimi Castle) - all of which are designated by the national government as Important Cultural Properties.

Address :

526 Shimogawara-cho, Yasakatoriimae Sagaru, Shimogawara-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City

Telephone :

075-561-9966

Open :

9:00am - 5:00pm (9:00am - 9:30pm during special viewing period from Oct 21th - Dec 4th and Mar 11th - May 5th)

Access :

Kyoto City Bus to "Higashiyama-Yasui"

Fee :

General: 600 yen
Senior/Junior High School Students: 250 yen