Daigo-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, spreads across Daigo-san Mountain and is well-known as the “Temple of Flowers”. In 874, Godai Hall was built at the top of the mountain by Buddhist monk Shobo. Later, the garan (main complex), small buildings, and five-story pagoda were constructed at the foot of the mountain. The five-story pagoda, Goju-no-to is now the oldest building in Kyoto having survived the Onin War in the 1400’s.
On the second Sunday in April, a feast is held to commemorate a famous cherry blossom viewing party held in 1598 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi(1537-1598), who helped to rebuild the damaged buildings.
Basic Information
- Address : 22 Daigo-Higash-oji-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City
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