Daikōmyō-ji, Buddhist temple in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Set within the Shōkoku-ji complex, Daikōmyō-ji displays traditional Japanese religious architecture with multiple halls and gardens across its grounds.
Established in 1339 by Saionji Neishi, the temple's main hall was transferred from Fushimi to its current location in Kyoto during 1615.
As one of the Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kyoto, this temple maintains regular ceremonies and rituals that connect to Japanese Buddhist traditions.
The temple complex contains multiple sections with separate admission fees, and visitors can reach it through the Tozai subway line to Daigo Station.
The temple features specific architectural elements from different periods, including structures commissioned by Emperor Go-Fushimi's consort, Kōgimon'in.
Location: Kamigyō-ku
Inception: 1339
Founders: Saionji Neishi
Part of: Shōkoku-ji, Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kyoto
Website: https://shokoku-ji.jp/guide/#no23
GPS coordinates: 35.03306,135.76235
Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:03
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