Kōsōji Temple

Info

Address:

27-1 Ujiyamada, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture

Public Transportation:

Keihan Uji Station → 10-minute walk

Car Access:

1km 5 minutes from Keiji Bypass Ujito IC

Phone Number:

0774-21-2040

Parking Number:

30 cars

Business Hours

9 ~ 17 (Reception ~ 16:30)

Price

Precinct free (Hondo Kanshinto 300 yen)

Spot Category

Shrines・Temples・Churches

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