Daitokuji Temple
Daitokuji Temple was opened in 1315, and is the head temple of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism’s Daitokuji faction. There are two branch temples in the expansive grounds, along with 22 sub temples and an array of National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. Though destroyed during the Onin War, it is famous for having been restored by high monk Ikkyu. There is also a wooden image of Sen no Rikyu enshrined at the spot he repaired on the second floor of the main temple gate, and it is said that Hideyoshi’s fury at this is one of the reason’s he committed suicide.
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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kita-ku Murasakinodaitokujichou 53
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- Around Kamigamo Area
- Phone
- 0754910019
- Fees
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Depends on the open sub-temple
*Honbo is not open to the public - Parking Lot
- Available(50spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
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