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Daigo-ji is a large UNESCO-listed Shingon temple complex spread up a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, centred on a five-storey pagoda of 951 that is the oldest surviving building in the city. The Sanboin garden and the long climb to the upper temple are the main draws. Its cherry trees, planted for Hideyoshi's famous 1598 blossom party, flower in early April.

Best season

Spring · Autumn

Crowd level

Popular

Rating

4.4· 6,000 reviews

Opening hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station

Daigo Station · 13 min walk

Website

daigoji.or.jp/?utm_source=googlemybusiness&utm_medium=cpv&utm_campaign=20190601

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