Daikaku-ji temple was a 9th century detached palace of an emperor and was converted into a temple later. The oldest building of this temple probably dates back to 16th or 17th century. The big temple has excellent shoheki-ga, or fusuma-e paintings of which reproductions you can see in the buildings.
The large Osawa-no-ike pond is said to be the oldest garden pond in Japan and was used by emperors and nobles for boating. It was also a popular spot for viewing the moon.
Daikaku-ji is the head temple of Daikaku-ji sect of Shingon Buddhism. Shinden and Seishinden buildings of this temple are important cultural properties of Japan.
Daikaku-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Ukyo-ku, a western ward in the city of Kyoto, Japan. The main images are of the Five Wisdom Kings, centered on Fudo. It was a villa of Emperor Saga, and later, retired Emperor Go-Uda conducted his cloistered rule from here. A school of ikebana, the Saga Goryu, maintains its headquarters in the temple.
Kyoto-Nara Dream-Trips
Explore a traditional and ancient part of Kyoto and Nara that not many travel guides offer.
Welcome to Kyoto and Nara Dream Trips, where you will be able to see a traditional and ancient part of Kyoto and Nara that not many travel guides offer. This is a community to share your experiences in Japan and to learn more about this often elusive culture. Here you will find information on popular tourist sites of Nara and Kyoto and also the not-so-popular sites which are often equally rewarding. You can also find information posted on the wall about famous Japanese peoples' birthdays, famous historical events, and different odd and widely unknown traditions. Discover a side of Japan which you never knew existed, here at Kyoto and Nara Dream Trips!
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