A temple of flowers and heart sutras conveying Heian culture [Daikakuji]
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2024.5.10
A temple of flowers and heart sutras that conveys the refined beauty of dynastic culture in Saga [Daikakuji]
The official name is Former Saga Gosho Daihonzan Daikaku-ji, the head temple of the Daikaku-ji School of Shingon Buddhism, which is also called Saga Gosho. Emperor Saga enshrined the Heart Sutra, which was cleanly written, as an imperial order that can only be opened once every 60 years.
Known as the flower temple where ikebana originated, Daikakuji Saga chrysanthemums are grown independently to a height of 2 meters so that they can be viewed from the palace. At the Saga Chrysanthemum Exhibition held every November, you can enjoy elegant viewing of chrysanthemums together with the natural scenery of Saga colored with autumn leaves.
In addition, the vermilion-lacquered Shinkyo Treasure Pagoda and the surrounding maple trees reflecting on the surface of Hojo Pond, and the maple trees reflecting on the surface of Osawa Pond, which is known as one of Japan's three most beautiful moon viewing spots, are also attractive. can meet.
［Autumn Foliage Season Information]
見頃／例年11月中旬～12月上旬 ※気候によって変動あり
秋季名宝展「旧嵯峨御所 大覚寺の名宝」～守り伝えられてきた寺宝～
期間／2025年10月17日（金）〜12月1日（月）
Time/9:00-17:00 (Last entry/16:30)
料金／大人1000円、小中高生800円（お堂エリア参拝料含む）
※大沢池エリアは別途参拝料
［Cherry blossom viewing information]
見頃／3月下旬～4月中旬頃 ※気候によって変動あり
Visiting hours/Admission fee: Same as regular visit
Daikakuji Temple
- Daikakuji
- 4 Saga Osawacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Short walk from Daikakuji bus stop
16 min. walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station North Exit - Tel.075-871-0071
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30 parking lots (500 yen for 2 hours)
- https://www.instagram.com/daikakuji_official/?hl=ja
- https://www.daikakuji.or.jp/
[Normal visit]
Visiting hours/9:00-17:00 (Last entry/16:30)
Admission/ Adults 500 yen, elementary, junior high and high school students 300 yen *Adults 300 yen, elementary, junior high and high school students 100 yen for Oosawaike Pond area
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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All prices include tax.
*If you notice any errors in content, closure information, etc., please notify us at info@leafkyoto.co.jp
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
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