All Reviews of DAIGOJI Temple

The place that surprised me the most and left the deepest impression on this trip to Kyoto was definitely Daigoji Temple. The moment I entered the expansive temple grounds, I was captivated by the many tall, lush cherry trees before me. As a gentle breeze blew, petals from different varieties of cherry blossoms looked especially delicate and beautiful against the blue sky, white clouds, and green lawns. When the wind picked up, it even created a shower of cherry blossoms—it was incredibly dreamy.

While strolling around, I unexpectedly came across a charming outdoor tea area where visitors could sit beneath the romantic cherry trees, sip tea, and enjoy the annual cherry blossom viewing season. It felt like stepping into a Japanese TV drama. As for Daigoji Temple's history, it has deep ties to the famous Japanese historical figure Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He once held the grand and renowned Daigo cherry blossom viewing banquet here, and thousands of precious cherry blossom varieties have been passed down at the temple. If you look closely, you can even find the hidden Toyotomi family crest on the roof tiles of the old buildings. Traces of its rich history are everywhere.

Daigoji Temple covers a vast area, combining magnificent natural scenery with historically and culturally significant architecture. It is well worth setting aside an entire day to stroll around at a leisurely pace, fully appreciate the cherry blossoms throughout the grounds, and enjoy an incredibly relaxing spring day in Kyoto filled with cultural heritage.

This time I visited Daigoji Temple in Kyoto, originally just planning to walk around and have a look, but it was more relaxing than I expected. Unlike Kiyomizudera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine, it isn't always packed with people. There weren't many visitors on a weekday, and the whole area was very quiet, so I could take my time exploring and taking photos.
I wasn't in any particular rush, so I slowed down and strolled around, listening to the wind rustling through the leaves. It felt very soothing. Although I didn't visit during the peak cherry blossom season, the lack of crowds made it easier to appreciate the temple's tranquility and historic simplicity.

Compared to Kiyomizu-dera, there are fewer people here and it's much more peaceful. Perfect for a slow stroll alone or with close friends.

Sitting under the cherry blossoms, enjoying a special bento, you can really feel the spirit of spring in Kyoto.

Many of the buildings in the temple are designated as National Treasures and World Heritage Sites. The area you can visit is pretty big, so you'll need an hour or two to see everything.

The whole temple area is really big. Besides the temple itself, there are also beautiful gardens to check out.

I visited when there were no cherry blossoms or autumn leaves, so I could really relax and enjoy the scenery without the crowds.