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Daitoku-ji (大徳寺, the ‘temple of Great Virtue’) is a Buddhist temple, one of fourteen autonomous branches of the Rinzai school of Japanese Zen. It is located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The "mountain name" (sangō) by which it is known is Ryūhōzan (龍宝山). The Daitoku-ji temple complex today covers more than 23 hectares (57 acres).
Daitoku-ji originated as a small monastery founded in 1315 or 1319 by the monk Shuho Myocho (宗峰妙超, also pronounced Sōhō Myōchō; 1282–1337), who is known by the title Daitō Kokushi ("National Teacher of the Great Lamp") given by Emperor Go-Daigo. In 1325, the monastery was converted into a supplication hall for the imperial court at the request of the retired Emperor Hanazono. The dedication ceremony for the imperial supplication hall, with its newly added dharma hall and abbot's living quarters, was held in 1326, and this is generally recognized as the true founding of the temple.
Amazing temples all over the place. Look for the nice ones! Nice are to walk around.
Alejandro GranadosDec 16, 2017
Quieter than many places, with equally beautiful and interesting temples and gardens. Each section charges, but were all worth it.
Cam WilsonOct 15, 2017
Not crowded at all, a strong Japanese architecture and landscaping. Great for photos
cindy vaniaSep 20, 2017
Nice place worth visiting and somehow not crowded by visitors. However, you will have to pay 400¥ for each temple, but the place itself is beautiful and you will be able to take a look to most of the "Zen garden" without paying any entrance.
Matthieu DubuisMay 11, 2017
one of my favorite spots in Kyoto. Nice collection of small temples - you can get a pass for all three which is cheaper then paying separately. all well worth the visit. Nice, peaceful and tranquil.
Michael SmithJul 9, 2016
Amazing temples all over the place. Look for the nice ones! Nice are to walk around.
Alejandro GranadosDec 16, 2017
Quieter than many places, with equally beautiful and interesting temples and gardens. Each section charges, but were all worth it.
Cam WilsonOct 15, 2017
Not crowded at all, a strong Japanese architecture and landscaping. Great for photos
cindy vaniaSep 20, 2017
Nice place worth visiting and somehow not crowded by visitors. However, you will have to pay 400¥ for each temple, but the place itself is beautiful and you will be able to take a look to most of the "Zen garden" without paying any entrance.
Matthieu DubuisMay 11, 2017
one of my favorite spots in Kyoto. Nice collection of small temples - you can get a pass for all three which is cheaper then paying separately. all well worth the visit. Nice, peaceful and tranquil.
Michael SmithJul 9, 2016
Amazing temples all over the place. Look for the nice ones! Nice are to walk around.
Alejandro GranadosDec 16, 2017
Quieter than many places, with equally beautiful and interesting temples and gardens. Each section charges, but were all worth it.
Cam WilsonOct 15, 2017
Not crowded at all, a strong Japanese architecture and landscaping. Great for photos
cindy vaniaSep 20, 2017
Nice place worth visiting and somehow not crowded by visitors. However, you will have to pay 400¥ for each temple, but the place itself is beautiful and you will be able to take a look to most of the "Zen garden" without paying any entrance.
Matthieu DubuisMay 11, 2017
one of my favorite spots in Kyoto. Nice collection of small temples - you can get a pass for all three which is cheaper then paying separately. all well worth the visit. Nice, peaceful and tranquil.
Michael SmithJul 9, 2016
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