Konchi-in Temple is one of the subordinte temples of Nanzen-ji Temple, which is the head temple of the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism. Originally founded by the priest Daigo in the 15th Century in the Kitayama ourskirt of the morthern section of Kyoto City, it was later transferred to its present place by the priest Suden. For more than 25years in the early 17th century, Suden, who was also known as the "prime minister in the black robe", dominated in the fields of politics,diplamacy and culture.
All of the present buildings of Nanzen-ji Temple were constructed in the 16th century. Moreover many of them are designated as "Important Cultural Assets". Konchi-in has a famous dry landscape garden, Crane and Turrle garden. Tenju-an has two gardens, east and southgardens.
At Keage Stastion of Kyoto City subway Exit 2
At Keage Station of Kyoto City subway
guide fee
Konchi-in entrance fee 400yen /person
If you want inside the temple to see the paintings and tea rooms, you need about 700yen more.
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There is no doubt that Toshiyo is very knowledgeable. We may have had excessive expectations after reading the many praises. But we found a passive guide with somewhat poor human relations. It may be a matter of cultural differences or she was having a bad day.
Toshiyo O.
(235 reviews)Thank you for having me as a guide and writing me the review. In this high season the places have been full of people and I concentrated on navigating the less crowded and less stressful route. I hope you enjoyed Kyoto and our culture. Thank you for coming here. Regards. Toshiyo
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Toshi was well on time and gave us useful information about the visited points. We could only cover 4 points due to widespread location of the points in the itenary. Toshi was too quick to navigate and felt she was in a rush to complete the tour. The tour lacked planning overall that didn’t allow to complete the intended points.
Toshiyo O.
(235 reviews)Thank you for the kind review. I was happy that we could visit all the scattered places you mentioned with public transportation and walking only.
“6 hours tour of Kyoto ”
Excellent tour of Kyoto with Toshiyo. She was very friendly and gave us plenty of information. Toshiyo took us to lots of interesting places which we would not have found ourselves. A very enjoyable day in Kyoto. We would highly recommend this guide.
Toshiyo O.
(235 reviews)Dear Paul and Sarah Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me the kind review. I am glad you enjoyed Kyoto on this beautiful day. I appreciate your consideration. Please have a safe trip. Regards. Toshiyo