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Daigoji Temple

22 Daigo Higashi Oji-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 601-1325, Japan
Ranked #42 of 278 attractions in Kyoto
4.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: This temple complex includes several buildings and an expansive Japanese garden. One of the oldest structures in Kyoto is a five-story pagoda that...... more » Owner description: This temple complex includes several buildings and an expansive Japanese garden. One of the oldest structures in Kyoto is a five-story pagoda that can be found on the temple grounds. « less
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Daigoji in the autumn is absolutely stunning and nowhere near as crowded as the more central temples. The justly famous image of the Bentendo Hall, pond and bridge, surrounded by the most beautiful autumn foliage, is one that will always stay with me. The other parts of the large complex are also well worth visiting. We bought the Y1500 combination... More

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135 reviews 135 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Daigo Temple is located about a ten minute walk uphill from the Daigo Station of the Kyoto Subway. Note that taking the subway only to this line from Kyoto Station is a rather long trip. It might be faster to take a combination of JR and subway (although the price would be higher). It is NOT well sign marked from... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2009

it's a lot quieter than the main attractions and mostly Japanese tourists come here, but if you have already seen all the other main attractions and have a lot of time on your hands, you can come here and have a look. you have to walk a bit from the subway station (with the same name) but it's not too... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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Tokyo, Japan
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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