Daigoji Temple is an important temple of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. One of the must-see in Kyoto, this temple becomes even more beautiful in autumn. Now is when his famous room Bentendo charges a special frame, all red, like the fire that seems to be reflected in the building.

UNESCO World Heritage Site, with many national treasures and cultural assets, the great complex of this temple covers the entire mountain of Daigo-san, and is one of the largest in Kyoto.

More than 80 buildings are divided between the bottom and the top of the mountain, connected through a spectacular hiking trail. Outside the usual tourist circuits, there are not usually many people, which will allow you to feel the peace and calm of this millenary site.
About the Daigo-ji temple

Upon entering the grounds of the Daigoji temple, the first thing we will find is the Sanboin, the former and elegant residence of the high priest, dating from 1115. Sanboin is an imperial temple and within this temple, you will find the Sanboin Garden, a national treasure that has 800 rocks. The current building was rebuilt and expanded, and is the place where the famous cherry blossom festival of Toyotomi Hideyoshi is celebrated.
The building is an excellent example of the extravagant Momoyama architecture that you should not miss. Just as the Temple of Abu Simbel is one of the jewels of Egypt, a huge shrine dedicated to Pharaoh Ramses II.

A few steps away, the Shimo Daigo area is whe...