Kozan-ji
In Japanese: 高山寺
A World Heritage mountain temple in Togano-o, known for the Choju-jinbutsu-giga scrolls and for Japan's oldest tea field. The National Treasure Sekisui-in can be visited.
World Heritage; National Treasure (Sekisui-in)
Nearby
- Saga-Toriimoto Old Street ≈ 25 min by car
- Ryoanji Temple ≈ 30 min by car
- Ninna-ji ≈ 30 min by car
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove ≈ 30 min by car
- Tenryuji Temple ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 55 min by JR Bus (Takao-Keihoku line) from JR Kyoto Sta. to Toganoo; or about 50 min by Kyoto City Bus No. 8 from Shijo-Karasuma
- Fee
- Sekisui-in: adults ¥1,000, elementary school students ¥500; an extra ¥500 mountain entry fee in autumn
- Good to know
- Open 8:30-17:00. Car park (50 spaces) is free except in November.
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info