Daigoji Temple

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Daigoji Temple

With over 1,100 years of history, the temple is the largest in Kyoto City. It stores many national treasures and important cultural properties. It is also a famous place for cherry blossoms related to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

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In 874, Reverend Kobo Taishi’s disciple, Rigen Taishi founded this head temple of the Shingon sect. The entire 2.6 square miles of Mt. Daigo is the premise of the temple, the largest in Kyoto City. The grounds are divided into the “Kami-Daigo” on top and “Shimo-Daigo” at the bottom of the mountain with over 80 halls. Initially, the temple's development was centered around Kami-Daigo.
Later, it became an imperial temple under Emperor Daigo, who deeply revered it. As a result, a grand temple complex was also established at the mountain's base.

At this temple with over 1,100 years of history, an enormous amount of wooden treasures such as architecture and Buddha statues and paper treasures such as literature and paintings have been handed down. Of those, 75,000 items are designated as national treasures and important cultural properties. In 1994, they were registered as Unesco World Cultural Heritage as part of the ancient city Kyoto’s cultural property.

This spot has been known as Flowery Daigo for the cherry blossoms since ancient times. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who conquered the warring lords and established peace, ordered to transplant 700 cherry trees from around the region. In the spring of 1598, Toyotomi held a lavish party under the cherry blossoms, famous in Japanese history. To commemorate it, on the 2nd Sunday of Every April, there is a big parade that attracts many visitors.

Highlights

  • The temple with the largest grounds in Kyoto City.
  • Abounds with national treasures and important cultural properties.
  • Reihokan Hall stores and exhibits many temple treasures.
  • Cherry blossoms, spring greens, fall colors, and the snowscape are gorgeous.

Photos

  • The five-storied pagoda built in 951, the oldest wooden architecture in Kyoto

    The five-storied pagoda built in 951, the oldest wooden architecture in Kyoto

  • The golden hall (national treasure) transferred from Kishu Yuasa on Toyotomi’s order 

    The golden hall (national treasure) transferred from Kishu Yuasa on Toyotomi’s order 

  • A fall scenery at Sanboin Garden which is said be designed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi

    A fall scenery at Sanboin Garden which is said be designed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi

  • Niomon Gate, the entrance to the hall with an important cultural property, Nio statue.

    Niomon Gate, the entrance to the hall with an important cultural property, Nio statue.

  • Sanboin Karamon Gate (national treasure) which was opened only to admit messengers from the imperial court.

    Sanboin Karamon Gate (national treasure) which was opened only to admit messengers from the imperial court.

  • Daigoji’s best spot for fall colors, Benten Pond

    Daigoji’s best spot for fall colors, Benten Pond

Reviews

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  • Sieńko Chen

    坐在櫻花樹下吃著特製便當,感受京都春天的氣息。

  • 史努比

    寺廟裡許多建築都被列為國寶和世界文化遺產,可以參觀的地區很大,要花一兩個小時的時間才能逛完。

  • 謝怡君

    整個寺廟區域相當大,除了寺廟外還有庭園景觀可以看。

  • 馮小春

    來的時期沒有櫻花也沒有楓葉,才能夠輕鬆自在的享受景色。

Details

Name in Japanese
醍醐寺
Postal Code
601-1325
Address
22 Daigohigashiojicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Tel
075-571-0002
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
March 1-The 1st Sunday of December: 9am-5pm, Following day of the 1st Sun of Dec-The end of Feb: 9am-4:30pm (Last entry, 30 min before closing)
Kami-Daigo Admission Hours: March 1-The 1st Sunday of December: 9am-3pm, Following day of the 1st Sun of Dec-The end of Feb: 9am-2pm
Admission
Sanboin Garden/Hall: 1,000 yen (In spring, Sanboin Garden/Hall/Reihokan Garden 1,500 yen), Sanboin Hall special viewing: 500 yen, Reihokan Hall/Heiseikan special exhibition 500 yen. Halls with Buddha statues: Free
Kami-Daigo: Entry 600 yen (visitors to Sanboin/Reihokan/Hall: 500 yen)
Directions
1) from Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line Daigo Station #2 Exit, walk a 10-min.
2) from JR Kyoto Station, ride the Keihan Bus 301 Line, get off at Daigoji bus stop and walk a few min.
3) from JR Biwako Line/Kosei Line Yamashina Station, ride the Keihan Bus 22/22A Line, get off at Daigoji bus stop and walk a few min.
4) from JR Nara Line Rokujizo Station, ride the Keihan Bus 22/22A Line, get off at Digoji bus stop and walk a few min.
Official Website
Official Website (English)