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Daigoji Temple	# 27   of 46 sights in Kyoto

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.

How to get there

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

Hours and Fees

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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English Links

Daigoji Temple Official English website.

Japanese Links

Daigoji Temple Official website.