JAPAN FIRE MAPDescription
On August 3, 2026, a fire broke out at Korin-in, a sub-temple (tatchu) of Kodaiji in Higashiyama, Kyoto. A two-story wooden reception facility of about 60 square meters was destroyed. The fire was reported around 6:30 p.m. No injuries were reported, and there was no spread to adjacent temple buildings or cultural properties. Kodaiji was founded in 1606 by Kita no Mandokoro (Nene) to honor Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Police and Kyoto City Fire Department are investigating the cause.
Key facts
- Date
- Aug 3, 2026
- Time
- around 6:30 p.m.
- Founded
- 1606 (Kodaiji)
- Location
- Kyoto, Kyoto
- Casualties
- 0 deaths, 0 injuries
- Damage
- Reception building (~60 sq m) destroyed
Photos
After
Korin-in reception building after the fire, August 3, 2026
Mainichi Shimbun · Source
Location
Sources
Mainichi Shimbun
Kodaiji sub-temple Korin-in reception facility destroyed; no injuriesAug 3, 2026 · ja
Sankei Shimbun
Fire near Kodaiji in Kyoto; tea room and reception area burnedAug 3, 2026 · ja