Kōtō-in explained

is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Hosokawa Tadaoki. There is a teahouse, the Shōkō-ken, and the gardens are celebrated for their momiji.^[1] A pair of Southern Song monochrome hanging scrolls with landscape have been designated a National Treasure.^[2] Many other works are aired annually in October.^[3]

See also

• Daitoku-ji
• List of National Treasures of Japan (paintings)

External links

• Pictures of Kōtō-in

References

35.0431°N 135.7433°W

Notes and References

1. Book: A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto . Treib, Marc . Herman, Rob . . 2003 . 63 . 4-7700-2953-5.
2. Web site: Database of Registered National Cultural Properties . . 7 April 2011.
3. Book: Daitokuji: The Visual Cultures of a Zen Monastery . registration . Levine, Gregory P.A. . . 2005 . 255 . 0-295-98540-2.