Daikaku-Ji

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  • Address
    Osawa-chō 4, Ukyō-ku
  • Phone
    871 0071
  • Transport
    underground rail: 15min walk from Saga Arashiyama Station, Sagano line

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Lonely Planet review

Daikaku-ji was built in the 9th century as a palace for Emperor Saga, who then converted it into a temple (one of Kyoto's less-commonly visited temples). The present buildings date from the 16th century and are palatial in style; they also contain some impressive paintings. The large Osawa-no-ike pond was once used by the emperor for boating and is a popular spot for viewing the harvest moon. Located a 25-minute walk northeast of Nison-in