Toganoosan Kosanji Temple

This temple was rebuilt in the early 13th Century by the priest Myoe. The zen monk Eisai cultivated the seeds of the tea he brought back to Japan from the Chinese Song dynasty, and those seeds were passed on to Uji which would become famous as the birthplace of tea. The temple holds a number of National Treasures and Important National Cultural Properties including the Choju Jinbutsu Giga (caricatures of frolicking birds, animals and humans).

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Umegahata Togeno-cho 8 Map
Area: Arashiyama / Sagano / Takao Area
Phone: 0758614204
Hours: 8:30-17:00
Fees: [Ishi Wednesday Temple Admission fee] 800yen
[Autumn leaves climbing fee] 500yen
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
※Fees only on 11 Mondays