Daikakuji Temple

くまCEO
Oct 4
1 min read

Daikakuji Temple is a historic temple that originated as a detached palace built by Emperor Saga during the Heian period. Today, it serves as the head temple of the Daikakuji branch of the Shingon sect, attracting many worshippers.

Attractions

・Seishinden: This building, designated an Important Cultural Property, features stunning sliding screen paintings of peonies and red plum blossoms by Azuchi-Momoyama period painter Kano Sanraku. ・Osawa Pond: This pond, commissioned by Emperor Saga to resemble China's Dongting Lake, offers beautiful seasonal scenery.

・Sutra Shaking Dojo: A dojo for copying the Heart Sutra.

・The birthplace of ikebana: Home to the head office of the Saga School of Ikebana, you can experience the history and culture of ikebana here.

◇Access: Approximately 10 minutes by bus from Arashiyama Station on the Arashiyama Electric Railway, in the heart of Arashiyama, and approximately 15 minutes by bus from the hotel.

The GrandWest Arashiyama

↓3-minute walk

Bus stop: "Hankyu Arashiyama Station"

↓12-minute bus ride by city bus [Route 28: Daikakuji]

Bus stop: "Daikakuji"

↓0-minute walk

Daikakuji

◇Visiting Hours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Registration until 4:30 PM)

◇Admission Fee

〇Hall Area

Adults: 500 yen