Daikaku-ji Temple
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Daikaku-ji Temple, a former imperial palace, offers historical buildings and Japan's oldest artificial pond.
What it is
- Head temple of the Shingon sect.
- Founded by Imperial Prince Gojaku.
- Originally Emperor Saga's detached palace.
- Head office of the Saga Goryu school of ikebana.
What to see
- Principal image of Fudo Myoo and the Five Great Myoo.
- Former palace site is a national historic site.
- Osawa Pond is Japan's oldest artificial garden pond.
- Nagakoso Waterfall site is a national scenic spot.
- Houses important cultural properties.
- Chokushi Shingyoden is a registered tangible cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市右京区嵯峨大沢町4 Open in Google Maps
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