Kohō-an, Buddhist temple at Daitoku-ji complex in Kita-ku, Japan
The temple features a main hall, three tea rooms named Wakutsuan, Jōin-no-ma, and San'un-dō, along with traditional Japanese gardens designed in geometric patterns.
Constructed in 1612 by tea master Kobori Enshū, the temple burned down in 1793 and was reconstructed through the support of Lord Matsudaira Fumai of Matsue.
The tea rooms and gardens reflect the refined aesthetics of the early Edo period, incorporating elements from both Buddhist traditions and tea ceremony practices.
Located near Bukkyo University in northern Kyoto, the temple permits public visits during special exhibition periods, with entrance fees of 1000 yen for adults.
The temple gardens integrate the natural backdrop of Mount Funaoka, creating calculated viewpoints through precise placement of trimmed shrubs and stone arrangements.
Location: Kita-ku
Inception: 1612
Founders: Kobori Enshū, Kōgetsu Sōgan
Part of: Daitoku-ji
GPS coordinates: 35.04317,135.73972
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:47
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