Daigo-ji

The temple complex extends across an entire mountainside, featuring multiple halls, gardens, and a five-story pagoda standing 38 meters tall.

Established in 874 by monk Shōbō, the temple gained prominence when Emperor Daigo entered priesthood there and was later buried within its grounds.

The temple houses 150,000 cultural assets and maintains traditions of Buddhist meditation, ceremonies, and specialized vegetarian cuisine preparation.

Visitors can access the temple via a 15-minute walk from Daigo Station, with admission to Sanboin and Shimo Daigo areas from 9:00 to 17:00 daily.

The temple's five-story pagoda, constructed in 951, remains the oldest verified building in Kyoto, surviving through numerous conflicts and natural disasters.

Location: Fushimi-ku

Inception: 874

Founders: Shōbō

Part of: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi, 西國藥師四十九靈場, En no Gyōja Reiseki Fudasho, Shingon sect eighteen Motoyama, Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, Kinki Thirty-six Fudoson Sacred Ground

Address: 京都府京都市伏見区醍醐東大路町22

Website: http://daigoji.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.95111,135.81944

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44