Koetsuji Temple

#tokyotravel Address: 29 Takagamine Koetsucho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵 Koetsuji Temple is a viewpoint with a view of the three Takamine mountains. Koetsuji Temple has a long, narrow path where you can see the autumn leaves on both sides. located in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Japan. In 1615, Tokugawa leyasu gave this land to Honami Koetsu, an artist, calligrapher, potter, lacquerer, and tea master during the Edo period after Koetsu died, the temple was originally the grave of Koetsu's ancestors. It was built by the Koetsu family. Inside the temple, there are many buildings and features, including a tea room. The fence called Koetsugaki surrounds the tea room, which is a beautiful fence made of unique bamboo, arranged in a diagonal lattice. It is a beautiful place, and the harmony with nature is excellent. It is a place that must be seen at least once in your life. #history #naturescenery #kita #kyoto #japan