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  • Kodai-ji Zen Temple: Jubuzan Kodai-ji (Rinzai School Kenninji Sect)

    Kodai-ji Temple is located north east of Yasaka Hokanji Temple at the foot of Higashiyama Ryozen Mountains in Kyoto. It is officially called Kodaiji-jushozenji Temple. The temple was established in 1606 by Kita-no-Mandokoro (1548-1624) in memory of her late husband Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536-1598). Kita-no-Mandokoro was also known as Nene. She later became a priestess and assumed the name of Kodaiin Kogetsuni. In July 1624, Sanko Osho from Kenninji Temple was welcomed as the principal monk and the temple was then named Kodai-ji. Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616) (the first Tokugawa shogun) financed the construction of the temple, resulting in its magnificent appearance.

    Currently Kaisando (Founder’s Hall), Otama-ya (Sanctuary), Kasatei (Teahouse), Shiguretei (Teahouse), Omotetmon (Gate to Sanctuary) and Kangetsudai (Moon Viewing Pavilion) are designated as important cultural properties of Japan. Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Kita-no-Mandokoro are enshrined in “Otama-ya” and their graves lie under the state of Kita-no-Mandokoro. Shumidan (dais for a Buddhist image) and Zushi (small shrine) are decorated with splendid makie (Japanese lacquer with gilded patterns) which is known as “Kodai-ji Makie”, typical of the Momoyama period. (late 16th century) The pond garden around Kaisando is said to have been designed by the great garden designer, Kobori Enshu.

    Kita-no-Mandokoro received the rank of Juichii (the highest rank a woman could receive from the emperor) in 1588 and the title of Kodaiin from Emperor Goyozei in 1603. Kita-no-Mandokoro died on September 6th, 1624 at the age of 76.

    Kodai-ji Makie

    Magnificent Masterpiece of Momoyama Art Elegant and Delicate “Kodai-ji Makie”

    What is Makie?

    Makie is a Japanese Lacquer technique of sprinkling gold and /or silver powder on lacquer while it is still wet. This technique was used not only on household items but also on Momoyama period interiors (late 16th century).

    What is Kodai-ji Makie?

    In Otama-ya, we can still see a flight of stairs and a number of small shrines beautifully decorated with Momoyama period makie. This makie is known as “Kodai-ji Makie” and nowadays all makie which uses the same technique or has similar design is generally called “Kodai-ji Makie”.
    “Kodai-ji Makie” has a reputation of being elegant yet striking.

     

    Hours and Admissin fees

    Open Hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Gates close at 5:30 pm. (Last entry 5:00 pm)

    Admission fee (Kodai-ji temple,Kodaiji sho museum)

    Adult: 600yen
    Student: 250yen
    Group(30 people or more): 500yen
    Discount for 3 places (Kodai-ji Temple, Kodai-ji Sho Museum and Entokuin Temple): 900 Yen.

    The school child must go with the guardian, please. (School child’s charge is free. )
    Please contact us before time at the visit only by the child and study.

     

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