The highlight of this temple is fall's “Arashiyama” and the temple's treasures.
It was built in 1429. It is a sub-temple of Tenryuji Temple and is open to the public only in spring and autumn. In addition to the dry landscape garden, the temple's many treasures, including the dynamic standing statue of Bishamonten (Vaisravana) and a Japanese painting by Seiho Takeuchi, are also major attractions.
The fan painting on the fusuma was done by menbers of Seiho TAKEUCHI's private art school 'Chikujo-kai'.
A standing statue of Bishamonten, an important cultural property with an impressive dynamic figure. It has a tradition that it came from Mudo-ji Temple on Mt. Hiei.
On the ceiling of Bishamon-do there are 48 colorful paintings of seasonal flowers. Find your favorite.
"Neko" (Cat) by Seiho TAKEUCHI, a pioneer of Japanese-style painting. They also have other impressive works.
Kogenji Temple
075-881-1232
65 Saga-Tenryuji Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
3 minutes' walk from Randen Arashiyama Station
9am-5pm (last entry 6.45pm)
Admission: 500 yen
Parking available at Tenryu-ji Temple (Charged, available only during daytime)
Closing dates : Open every day during the special opening period (may be suspended due to Buddhist memorial services, etc.)
WEBSITE : http://kogenji.jp/
