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Daikakuji Temple

Daikakuji Temple is an old temple in Kyoto that retains the atmosphere of a detached palace

Daikakuji Temple is an old temple in Kyoto that retains the appearance of a detached palace of Emperor Saga. The buildings in the style of a imperial palace stand in a row facing Osawa Pond. The temple is also known as the head temple of the Saga school of flower arrangement.

Experience sutra copying in the early morning.

Information

Name
Daikakuji Temple
大覚寺
Link
Official Site
Address
4 Saga-Osawa-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Telephone number
075-871-0071
Hours of operation

9:00-16:30

Admission fee

Adults 500 yen
Children 300 yen

Access

45 min. by city/Kyoto bus from JR Kyoto Stn.

Arashiyama, Takao

Kyoto