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Daikakuji Temple (大徳寺). A small and understated temple complex, boasting
several small, secluded subtemples. Daitokuji is the quietest of the temples in
north-western Kyoto.
The Daikakuji Temple was originally the detached palace of Emperor Saga. In
876 he designated that it converted to a Shingon Buddhist Temple as an
expression of his devotion to the Shingon teaching and to the founder of the Sec,
St. Kobo Daishi. You will find many famous Fusuma paintings of the Momoyama
Period.
Shinden
About 400 years ago the Shinden of the Kyoto Palace was moved to the grounds
of the Daikakuji temple in Saga.
Osawa Pond (Teiko)
About 1,200 years ago, when the Emperor Sga established the Daikukuji temple
as his detached palace, he had a garden pond made on the same lines as Lake
Tungting in China. It was named Osawa pond, and is said to be the cradle of
Ikebana Saga.
several small, secluded subtemples. Daitokuji is the quietest of the temples in
north-western Kyoto.
The Daikakuji Temple was originally the detached palace of Emperor Saga. In
876 he designated that it converted to a Shingon Buddhist Temple as an
expression of his devotion to the Shingon teaching and to the founder of the Sec,
St. Kobo Daishi. You will find many famous Fusuma paintings of the Momoyama
Period.
Shinden
About 400 years ago the Shinden of the Kyoto Palace was moved to the grounds
of the Daikakuji temple in Saga.
Osawa Pond (Teiko)
About 1,200 years ago, when the Emperor Sga established the Daikukuji temple
as his detached palace, he had a garden pond made on the same lines as Lake
Tungting in China. It was named Osawa pond, and is said to be the cradle of
Ikebana Saga.
How To Get There?
From Kyoto Station take the 28 bus. Approximatley 35 minutes. 1 way will cost
220 Yen ($2.20) You CAN NOT use the Kyoto Bus Pass. Get off at Daikukuji
stop.
From Kyoto Station take the 28 bus. Approximatley 35 minutes. 1 way will cost
220 Yen ($2.20) You CAN NOT use the Kyoto Bus Pass. Get off at Daikukuji
stop.