(Kyoto City Guide | Daikaku-ji Temple - dans le gris)
(Kyoto City Guide | Daikaku-ji Temple - dans le gris)
At the Former Saga Imperial Palace, Daikaku-ji Temple boasts a history of 1,200 years. By walking around the temple grounds, you can stroll through Daikaku-ji Temple's corridors and fully experience its beauty. Compared to other temples in Kyoto, Daikaku-ji Temple receives fewer visitors, allowing you to enjoy the silence and appreciate the architecture more peacefully.
(Kyoto City Guide | Daikaku-ji Temple - dans le gris)
(Kyoto City Guide | Daikaku-ji Temple - dans le gris)
Because Daikaku-ji Temple was originally an imperial villa, it does not have the typical temple architecture. Over time, many of the original buildings were lost, but their aesthetic was preserved by replacing them with similar structures brought from other locations. Long, covered walkways open on all sides connect the buildings, and luxurious gold foil paintings adorn the screens and walls.
(Kyoto City Guide | Daikaku-ji Temple - dans le gris)
In Daikakuji Temple, you can find luxurious gold foil paintings adorning the screens and walls.
(Kyoto City Guide | Daikaku-ji Temple - dans le gris)
One interesting feature of Daikaku-ji Temple is its Uguisu-bari, or nightingale floor, which is applied to all the corridors and verandas. These floors are designed to chirp like a nightingale when walked upon, serving as an early warning system against intruders. Additionally, the Murasame-no-roka corridor, which links the buildings, has low ceilings to prevent anyone from swinging swords or spears.
Throughout Daikaku-ji Temple, finely detailed carvings of flowers and nature adorn the wooden walls, columns, and ceilings, showcasing the temple's exquisite craftsmanship and imperial elegance. Depending on when you visit, the temple hosts seasonal events that offer deeper insights into its cultural significance. A visit to Daikaku-ji Temple promises a memorable experience steeped in centuries of tradition and craftsmanship.
大覚寺 Daikaku-ji Temple
▸ Location:
Kyoto, Japan
▸ Address:
4 Sagaosawacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8411, Japan
▸ Admission Fee:
Adults ¥300
Primary, junior high school, and high school students ¥100
▸ Opening Hours:
9:00 - 17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
(Kyoto City Guide | Daikaku-ji Temple - dans le gris)
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