Kōdai-ji

Kōdai-ji (高台寺, Kōdai-ji), formally identified as Jubuzan Kōdai-ji (鷲峰山高台寺, Jubuzan Kōdai-ji), is a temple of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan—the largest subtemple of the Kennin-ji branch.

Kōdai-ji
高台寺
Religion
Affiliation	Zen Buddhism
Sect	Rinzai
District	Higashiyama-ku
Prefecture	Kyoto Prefecture
Region	Kyoto
Location
Location	Kyoto, Japan
Country	Japan
Shown within Japan
Prefecture	Kyoto Prefecture
Geographic coordinates
Architecture
Founder	Kōdai-in
Funded by	Tokugawa Ieyasu
Date established	1606
Completed	1606

History

This portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi is an Important Cultural Asset of Japan.

It was established in 1606 by the nun Kōdai-in (often known by the title Kita no Mandokoro), who was the widow of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to pray for her late husband. The principal image is a statue of Shaka.

The gardens of Kōdai-ji are a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.[1]

The temple possesses a number of objects designated as Important Cultural Assets. Among these are the Main Gate and the Spirit Hall, noted for its use of maki-e. The temple is nicknamed the maki-e temple." It also holds paintings, including one of Hideyoshi, as well as textiles, and a bronze bell with an inscription dating it to 1606.

Ihōan, a teahouse in the temple's grounds

Japanese gravel garden at Kōdai-ji

See also

• Glossary of Japanese Buddhism
• Ryozen Kannon, neighbouring shrine

References

1. "高台寺庭園". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 10 February 2012.

External links

• Official English site
• 高台寺, official site (in Japanese and Chinese)