Daikakuji Temple Travel Report - Kimberly's report

Experience

First Visit

Purpose of your visit

travel (sight seeing)

Impressions

Daikakuji is a medium sized wooden structure that was once the home of an Emperor. It is worth a visit and is close to the center of Kyoto.

Details

Daikakuji is temple devoted to the Esoteric sect of Buddhism. It is in the Saga district of Kyoto. Like many Kyoto temples this temple was once a family home belonging to Emperor Saga. This temple has some famous fusuma paintings from the Momoyama period and other cultural treasures.

Advice

Address and info: 4 Osawa-cho, Saga, Ukyo, Kyoto Open from 9:00 to 16:30 Take "City Bus" or "Kyoto Bus" to Daikakuji.

Recommended for...

sight seeing photography

Tags

Japan Travel     Daikakuji Temple     Kyoto     Japan     Kyoto Shrines And Temples