Daigo-ji - Wikipedia Daigo-ji (醍醐寺) is a Buddhist temple located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan It is the head temple of the Shingon-shū Daigo-ha sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Yakushi Nyorai
World Heritage Kyoto DAIGOJI Temple With its rich history of 1,150 years, it is now home to more than 150,000 preserved cultural assets, including a record of 75,537 National Treasures Daigoji was finally added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1994, reflecting the will to open its doors to a broader public
Daigoji Temple - Kyoto Travel - japan-guide. com Daigoji (醍醐寺) is an important temple of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism and a World Heritage Site The large temple complex stands southeast of central Kyoto and includes an entire mountainside
Daigoji Temple - Japan National Tourism Organization One of the largest temple complexes in all of Kyoto, Daigoji spreads across the entire expanse of Mt Daigo in the southeast of Kyoto City More than 80 buildings are located on the grounds, which are divided into the Shimo-Daigo (lower) and the Kami-Daigo (upper) complexes
Daigo-ji Temple | Kyoto Travel On the second Sunday in April, a feast is held to commemorate a famous cherry blossom viewing party held in 1598 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598), who helped to rebuild the damaged buildings
Daigo-ji Temple - Kyoto Attractions - Japan Travel Founded in 874, Daigo-ji Temple is one of Kyoto's most scenic religious sites The hillside temple grounds make it a prime spot for cherry blossom and fall foliage, and its traditional buildings add to the rustic charm of the landscape
Daigoji Temple - Kyoto Travel Guide | japan365days Daigoji is located in the southeast of central Kyoto The temple complex, one of the largest in Kyoto, includes more than 80 buildings and covers a huge area of Mount Daigo (848 meters), including its summit
Daigo-ji | Discover Kyoto A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southeastern Kyoto, Daigo-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple with over 1,100 years of history The sprawling complex starts at the top of a mountain and spreads downward, composed of Lower (Shimo-Daigo) and Upper (Kami-Daigo) sections
Daigo-ji - A wonderful temple complex in the mountains - Kanpai Japan The 40-meter-high five-stories pagoda, the main hall known as kondo, and several other buildings are National Treasures of Japan There are no fewer than 18 National Treasures at Daigoji (including buildings and works of art) and dozens of works deemed "Important Cultural Properties "
Explore - World Heritage Kyoto DAIGOJI Temple Daigo-ji, home to numerous national treasures and important cultural properties, including the National Treasure Five-storied Pagoda, is a place where various events are held within its precincts This introduction covers its grounds, events, and brief history