Welcome to Oubai-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji.
The temple is home to a garden designed by Sen no Rikyu, the great master of "wabi-cha"
(a tea ceremony style rooted in simplicity, imperfection, and natural beauty)
in the Japanese tea tradition, as well as a dry landscape garden of white sand.
Step into a world of centuries-old tradition and serene stillness.
Daitoku-ji
Oubai-in Temple
ABOUT
HIGHLIGHTS
Special Opening of Oubai-in Temple: Experience the Spirit of Warriors and Tea Masters
The Jikichu-tei Garden, designed by the tea master Sen no Rikyu, along with the kuri (temple kitchen) and the Main Hall, both designated Important Cultural Properties, and the painted sliding doors will be open for special viewing. Please enjoy the tea ceremony garden, the dry landscape garden, and other spaces that embody Japanese aesthetics, offering a rich historical and cultural experience.
Special Opening
From Friday, October 3 to Sunday, December 7, 2025
| Closed: | October 17 (Fri)–19 (Sun), October 28 (Tue), and November 20 (Thu)–26 (Wed) *Please note that additional closures may occur due to temple services. |
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| Visiting Hours: | 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM (Last entry) |
| Admission: | Adults ¥1,000 / Junior high & high school students ¥500 / Free for elementary school children and younger (must be accompanied by a guardian) *Cash payment only |
*For the latest information regarding temple visits, please check our official social media accounts.
HISTORY
The History Woven by Sengoku Warriors
Oubai-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, the head temple of the Daitoku-ji branch of the Rinzai school. It traces its origins back to 1562, when the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga built a small hermitage to honor his father’s memory. Later, the influential leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi expanded the site, and in 1589 it was renamed Oubai-in.
How to Visit
Oubai-in is a temple located in Kita Ward, Kyoto.
For detailed access information, please refer to the page below.
For detailed access information, please refer to the page below.
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