Sep. 11, 2020 UPDATE

Daikaku-ji Temple

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Traveler Friendly
English brochures are available at the entrance of the temple. In addition, their English website is really convenient! It is worth checking before you visit.
Information
Japanese and English
Languages spoken
Japanese only
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Sep. 11, 2020 UPDATE

Daikaku-ji Temple

- 大覚寺 -
Traveler Friendly
English brochures are available at the entrance of the temple. In addition, their English website is really convenient! It is worth checking before you visit.
Information
Japanese and English
Languages spoken
Japanese only
1126 13 --- 0 reviews
Story & Recommendation
Stroll through temple of flowers in peaceful surroundings
Daikaku-ji Temple is well known as flower temple, ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arrangement) originated here. The temple was established in 876 in the Arashiyama area. and used to be a rikyu (villa) of Saga emperor in the early Heian period, about 1,200 years ago. Over 30 years after the emperor passed away, the rikyu was transferred to the temple. "Kyo Gosho Daikaku-ji Monzeki" is the official name of the temple belonging to the Shingon Buddhism sect founded by Kobo-Daishi Kukai. Since the premises of the temple are really large, there are a lot of enjoyable spots, including a pond with a beautiful garden, a picture of dragon on the ceiling, and some traditional buildings that you can’t miss! Although it is in a busy tourist spot, Arashiyama, inside the temple is very quiet, so you can enjoy being surrounded by nature!
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Details
Open Hours
9am - 5pm (must enter by 4:30pm)
Reservations
Not accepted
Closed
None
Price range
【The hall area】 Adults: ¥500 Elementary, junior, and high school students: ¥300 【Osawa Pond area】 Adults: ¥300 Elementary, junior, and high school students: ¥100
Credit cards
Not accepted
Please do not enter any prohibited areas nor take any photos where it is prohibited.
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