Daitoku-ji Temple
大徳寺
Daitoku-ji Temple is a large Rinzai Zen complex with historic buildings and sub-temples.
What it is
- Head temple of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.
- Founded in 1325 by Sōmyō Myōchō (Daitō Kokushi).
- Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.
- Known as Ryūhōzan.
What to see
- Buddha hall, rebuilt in 1665.
- Dharma hall, rebuilt in 1636.
- Sanmon gate, completed in 1589 by Sen no Rikyū.
- Two branch temples and 20 sub-temples.
- Many cultural properties are preserved.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
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Where it is
京都府京都市北区紫野大徳寺町53 Open in Google Maps
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