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Daigo-ji Temple

醍醐寺

Address: 京都市伏見区醍醐東大路町22

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History

The temple traces its foundation to Shōbō in 874 on Mount Daigo.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

874
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About the era labels

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Golden Hall
The principal Yakushi image is enshrined in this central hall.
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Five-Story Pagoda
The tenth-century pagoda preserves early esoteric Buddhist paintings.
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West Great Gate
The gate shelters guardian images brought from the former southern entrance.
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Seiryu Shrine Main Sanctuary
The sanctuary honors the temples protective Seiryu Gongen.
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Seiryu Shrine Worship Hall
The worship hall forms part of the protective shrine.
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Fudo Hall
Five Wisdom Kings are enshrined around Fudo Myoo.
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Goma Ritual Ground
Outdoor fire rituals offer prayers in the Shugendo tradition.
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Shinnyo Sanmaya Hall
A modern hall renews the site of the former Hokke Sanmaido.
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Patriarchs Hall
Kukai and the temple founder Shobo are honored here.
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Kannon Hall
The hall is the center of the Daidenpoin complex.
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Treasure Museum
The museum protects and exhibits the temples extensive collections.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

Visits run 09:00–17:00 from March 1 through December’s first Sunday, then 09:00–16:30 through February; admission ends 30 minutes earlier.

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Daigo-ji Temple

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History

Timeline

Historical milestone

Explore the grounds

Golden Hall

Five-Story Pagoda

West Great Gate

Seiryu Shrine Main Sanctuary

Seiryu Shrine Worship Hall

Fudo Hall

Goma Ritual Ground

Shinnyo Sanmaya Hall

Patriarchs Hall

Kannon Hall

Treasure Museum

Visiting information

Opening hours