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Daikaku-ji Temple

大覚寺

Address: 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨大沢町4

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History

Emperor Saga’s villa became Daikakuji in 876, with Prince Gojaku as founding abbot.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

876
Foundation
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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

Godai Hall
The main hall enshrines the Five Wisdom Kings.
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Shinden
A former imperial residence with painted sliding doors.
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Murasame Corridor
A covered corridor links Shinden and the Portrait Hall.
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Portrait Hall
Honours figures central to the temple’s history.
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Sealed Heart Sutra Hall
Preserves Heart Sutras copied by emperors.
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Imperial Envoy Gate
The ceremonial gate opens on special occasions.
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Yasui Hall
The hall was relocated here in 1871.
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Akechi Gate
Tradition associates this gate with Kameyama Castle.
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Shoshinden
A residence containing twelve rooms.
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Teikokan
A former lakeside retreat moved to its present site.
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Treasure Hall
The temple displays its treasures in seasonal exhibitions.
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Osawa Pond
A landscaped pond east of the temple halls.
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Gosha Myojin
A protective shrine of the former imperial villa.
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Goma Hall
A lakeside hall for fire prayers.
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Dainichi Hall
The hall enshrines a stone Dainichi Buddha.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

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

Access & etiquette

Photography inside halls and photography of monks are prohibited; drones, monopods and tripods are also prohibited in the hall area.

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Daikaku-ji Temple

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History

Timeline

Foundation

Explore the grounds

Godai Hall

Shinden

Murasame Corridor

Portrait Hall

Sealed Heart Sutra Hall

Imperial Envoy Gate

Yasui Hall

Akechi Gate

Shoshinden

Teikokan

Treasure Hall

Osawa Pond

Gosha Myojin

Goma Hall

Dainichi Hall

Visiting information

Access & etiquette