Kyoto

Nov 12, 2014 - 1 min read

Kodoji in Kyoto

Beautiful old temple on Teramachi Street

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

Since it was autumn, magnificent potted chrysanthemums graced the temple steps

Main hall of Gyoganji framed by the gate

Pilgrim stickers on the wooden roof beams of the gate

The main hall was built in 1815

A pine leans toward the area with the water basin

It is customary to cleanse your hands by pouring water from the scoop over each of them

Graceful temple roof shapes

A guard dog sits on top of the insence burner

Wide wooden steps ascend to the main hall

Information about the temple

Kyoto City street outside the gate

Located on Teramachi Street, about five minutes walk from Oike Street, Kodoji was originally part of a temple complex called Gyouganji, and is called by either name. It is the 19th temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, and is run by nuns. Although not large, it is a beautiful place with a peaceful atmosphere. If you walk along Teramachi Street you can also enjoy seeing the quaint antique stores, book shops and restaurants in that area.

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