Kodai-ji Temple

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Established by Kita-no-Mandokoro (Nene), the legal wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to pray for his soul. Highlights include the "Otaya" with its brilliant Momoyama-period decorations and the beautiful garden designed by Kobori Enshu. The projection mapping during special night viewings and the illuminated bamboo grove are modern and mystical, boasting immense popularity among international travelers. Along with the atmospheric "Nene-no-michi" lane nearby, it is a place where you can enjoy Kyoto's beauty through the fusion of a historic love story and sophisticated modern art senses.

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京都高台寺の絶景紅葉ライトアップ　Autumn Leaves at Kodaiji Kyoto (Night) [4K60p]

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高台寺　紅葉の京都を楽しむ　Kodaiji Autumn Leaves, Kyoto [4K60p]

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高台寺の桜 Kodaiji and Cherry Blossoms [8KHDR]

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Kodai-ji Temple

Address: 526 Kodaiji Shimokawara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Website: https://www.kodaiji.com/
Operator: Kodai-ji Temple

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