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Saihō-ji (Koke-dera) Temple (with kids)

31%Kids-Friendly
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Saihō-ji (Koke-dera) Temple is 31% Kids-Friendly

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What are the highlights at Saihō-ji (Koke-dera) Temple (with kids)?

  1. Special Children’s Day sutra-copy activity with free child admission.
  2. Interactive moss garden walk across 120 moss varieties.
  3. Keepsake postcard and sutra paper for each child.
  4. Lush green in rainy season; colorful in autumn.
  5. Advance booking ensures a smooth family visit.
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How Kids-Friendly is Saihō-ji (Koke-dera) Temple?

Children under 13 are barred on normal days and only admitted on rare Children’s Day sessions, so planning is hard; gravel steps and no interactive exhibits leave most kids bored.

Note: Saihō-ji (Koke-dera) Temple is 31% Kids-Friendly. You may want to consider other Kids-Friendly Things to Do in Kyoto for a more suitable experience.

About Saihō-ji (Koke-dera) Temple

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+81 75-391-3631

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