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旧嵯峨御所 大本山 大覚寺

Hours9：00-17：00
EnglishNot confirmed
Getting thereCity Bus 「嵯峨嵐山」Station · about 20 min walk

〒616-8411 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨大沢町4Open in Google Maps ↗Official site ↗

Daikakuji is the head temple of the Shingon Daikakuji sect in Sagano, Kyoto, founded on the site of the detached palace Sagano-in established by Emperor Saga in the early Heian period. Imperial family members served as head priests here, and the temple is the birthplace of Japanese flower arrangement and headquarters of Saga Goryu.

Before you go

Officially known as the Former Saga Imperial Palace Daikakuji, the temple is located at 4 Saga-Osawacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. It originated as Emperor Saga's detached palace Sagano-in during the early Heian period before developing into an imperial Monzeki temple.

  • Imperial Palace Origin: An imperial Monzeki temple originating from the early Heian detached palace Sagano-in of Emperor Saga.
  • Birthplace of Ikebana: The historical birthplace of Japanese flower arrangement and headquarters of the Saga Goryu school.
Getting there
A short walk from City Bus Route 28 or 91 "Daikakuji" stop; a short walk from Kyoto Bus Route 94 "Daikakuji" stop (Route 90 daytime only); approximately 20 minutes on foot from JR "Saga-Arashiyama Station"; approximately 25 minutes on foot from Randen "Randen-Saga Station".
Booking
Visiting hours are 9:00–17:00 (reception closes at 16:30), open daily all year round.
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Location & getting there

Updated Oct 20Source ↗ daikakuji.or.jp
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