Daitoku-Ji
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Ryogenin Rock Garden at Daitoku-Ji by Hiro2006 (CC BY-SA 3.0) on SnapJapan.com
About
Daitoku-Ji temple is the "headquarters" Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect; Daitoku-Ji shchool. It is a very large complex with over 20 temples and sub-temples. It also has many Zen Gardens making it a great place to see temple architecture and Zen Gardens in the same spot. Founded in 1319 it has seen its share of wars and fires and various structures have been rebuilt and or fixed over the centuries. The temple became a centerpiece for the Japanese Tea Ceremony where famous Warlords such as Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi partook. Oda Nobunaga's grave is located here at Daitoku-Ji although the building it is in is not normally open to the public.
Access
Closest Train Station: Kita-Oji
53 Murasakino Daitokujicho
Kyoto, Kyoto 603-8231 Japan
Tel: 075-491-0019
From Kita-Oji Station (Karasuma Subway Line), you can reach the temple in a short bus ride or a 15 minute walk.
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: The grounds of Shrines and Temples are generally open 27/7, 365 days a year but, many set their own hours. If hours are set, they are generally open from 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and close around 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the evening.
Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.
