Daihōon-ji, Buddhist temple in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
The temple features the oldest wooden structure in downtown Kyoto, with a main hall displaying arrow marks and sword scars from ancient conflicts.
Founded in 1221 by monk Gikū, the temple survived numerous fires during the Onin War and remains a National Treasure of Japan.
The temple holds annual Setsubun festivals in February where traditional Kyogen theatrical performances take place in the main hall.
Visitors can access the temple grounds daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with entrance fees of 600 yen for adults and guided tours lasting 30-60 minutes.
The Okame Mound within the temple grounds commemorates a carpenter's wife who saved the construction of the main hall through her ingenuity.
Location: Kamigyō-ku
Inception: 1221
Part of: Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kyoto, New Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage
Address: 京都府京都市上京区七本松通今出川上ル溝前町
Website: http://daihoonji.com
GPS coordinates: 35.03190,135.73990
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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