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Bentendo
Daigoji is a temple complex in southeastern Kyoto, which has been designated an UNESCO world heritage site.
Sanboin is a large wooden building constructed in 1115 as the residence of Daigoji's archbishop. It includes a beautiful Japanese garden which was built for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's famous hanami (cherry blossom viewing) party of 1598.
In the Shimo-Daigo area of Daigoji stand most temple halls and structures including Kyoto's oldest building, a five storied pagoda dating from 951, and the Bentendo, a much photographed small temple hall to the goddess Benten.
More temple buildings are located at Kami-Daigoji, about a one hour walk up the mountain from the Shimo-Daigo area, where Daigoji was originally founded. Due to a fire at the temple complex in August 2008, the road to Kami-Daigoji was temporarily closed, but re-opened on January 7, 2009.
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How to get there
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Daigoji is the last station on the Tozai Subway Line. From the station, it is a 15 minute walk to the temple.
From Kyoto Station, take the JR Tokaido, Kosei or Biwako Line to Yamashina Station, where you can transfer to the Tozai Subway Line.
How to get to and around Kyoto
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Hours and Fees
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| Shimo-Daigo | | Hours: | 9:00 to 17:00 | | Closed: | No closing dates | | Admission: | 600 yen each for Sanboin and Shimo-Daigo 1000 yen for a combination ticket |
| Kami-Daigo | | Hours: | 9:00 to 16:00 (until 15:00 from Dec through Feb) | | Closed: | No closing dates | | Admission: | 600 yen |
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Hotel and Ryokan
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Ryokan Saka-no-ue
Traditional, cozy ryokan with 12 rooms. Japanese cottage style houses available. Located near Yasaka Shrine and Gion.
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Gion Hatanaka
A real Japanese inn in a quiet area of Gion, famous for Geisha. 15min walk to Kiyomizu-dera. 5min to Yasaka-jinja.
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Kyoto Winter Special 2010
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