How to Reserve Your Spot for Saiho-ji Temple in Kyoto: Free Guide
Are you planning a visit to Saiho-ji Temple, also known as the famous “Moss Temple” or Kokedera, in Kyoto? Securing a reservation to this UNESCO World Heritage Site can be a complex process, but our free guide simplifies it for you. Learn everything you need to know to reserve your spot effortlessly.
Why You Need a Reservation for Saiho-ji Temple
Saiho-ji Temple is one of the most sought-after attractions in Kyoto, thanks to its stunning moss garden and historical significance. To preserve the serenity and quality of the experience, reservations are required in advance since 1977. Without one, you won’t be able to visit.
What’s Inside the Free Guide?
Our free guide offers step-by-step instructions to make the reservation process easy:
- Application process: How to apply for a visit online or by return postcard (the temple’s traditional reservation method).
- Tips and Tricks: Learn when to apply for the basic program or when it might be better to apply for a special program visit.
- Time-saving advice: How to avoid common mistakes that could delay your reservation.
How to Get Your Free Guide
Just download the pdf guide directly from our website below. It’s completely free!
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The best times to view the garden are during the rainy season (mid-June until mid-July) and in autumn, when the red and orange of the maple’s leafs contrast nicely with the lush green of the velvety moss.
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Do you want to learn more about the Saiho-ji Temple?
Explore the beauty and history of Saihō-ji, Kyoto’s most stunning garden, with our comprehensive Garden Guide. Known as the “Moss Temple” or Koke-dera, Saihō-ji is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its breathtaking moss garden, carefully cultivated over centuries.
First remodeled in 1339 by renowned Zen monk Musō Soseki, the garden became a masterpiece of Zen meditation. Influential figures like Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and his grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, were deeply inspired by its serenity, with Yoshimasa modeling the famous Ginkaku-ji after it. Over time, moss gradually covered the entire garden, now home to over 120 varieties of moss.
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- The Upper & Lower Gardens
- Registration Process
- Directions & Access
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