Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Ukyō Ward / Daikaku-ji Temple
Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Daikaku-ji Temple
- Nearest stationTorokko Saga Station 1.1 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Important Cultural Property
Daikaku-ji (大覚寺, Daikaku-ji) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Ukyō-ku, a western ward in the city of Kyoto, Japan. The site was originally a residence of Emperor Saga (785–842 CE), and later various emperors conducted their cloistered rule from here.
From the Wikipedia article “Daikaku-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Daikaku-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Torokko Saga Station, 1.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Daikaku-ji Temple?
- Torokko Saga Station. It is 1.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Daikaku-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Seiryō-ji Reihōkan: Ogawa Kazumasa (Public domain), Bukkyo University Museum of Religious Culture: Atelier Verde (CC BY-SA 3.0), Diorama Kyoto Japan: Braveheart (CC BY-SA 4.0), Saga Toriimoto: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Jōjakkō-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tenryū-ji Temple: osakaosaka (CC BY-SA 3.0)
