Kogenji Temple

Kogenji Temple is a Rinzai sect Tenryuji temple located in Saga-Arashiyama. Visitors can see sword marks from the end of the Edo period and appreciate Japanese paintings with ties to Kyoto.

◇Attractions

・Sword marks left by Choshu samurai: The sword marks on the pillars of the main hall were made by Choshu soldiers who, unable to contain their emotions, made test cuts during the Hamaguri-Gomon Incident.

・Japanese paintings typical of Kyoto: The temple's collection includes Japanese paintings by Takeuchi Seihō, a Shijo school painter and recipient of the Order of Culture. Takeuchi Seihō was a master painter who was said to be able to capture the scent of animals when he painted them.

◇Access

It's a 3-minute walk from Arashiyama Station, the center of the Arashiyama area.

◇Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Last admission 4:45 PM)

◇Admission Fee

Adults: 500 yen

Elementary and Junior High School Students: 300 yen

◇Summary

Kogenji Temple is a place where you can experience history and culture. Be sure to visit!