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Daitoku-ji
CultureVisit: ~120 min
Large Zen complex of the Rinzai school in northern Kyoto, founded in 1319 and rebuilt after the wars of the Muromachi period. It brings together about twenty sub-temples with famous dry gardens linked to the tea ceremony. Among those open to the public are Daisen-in, with a celebrated stone garden, and Kōtō-in, with a maple garden. Some sub-temples open only on specific dates.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Daitoku-ji: 2 missions
- Stroll among the sub-templesWalk along the gravel lanes and earthen walls of the grounds, visiting at least one open sub-temple.
- Contemplate the dry garden of Daisen-inSit in front of the stone and gravel garden of the Daisen-in sub-temple and see how it represents a mountain and river landscape.
Near Daitoku-ji
Daisen-in77 m awayKyoto Botanical Garden1.5 km awayKinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)1.7 km awayKitano Tenman-gū1.7 km awayShōkoku-ji1.9 km awayKamigamo Shrine1.9 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Daitoku-ji?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.
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