Daigoji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto and is regarded as a national treasure.

The complex has three sections including the Sambo-in, Shimo-Daigo, and Kami-Daigo. The temple features a five-storied pagoda built in 951, the Juntei hall, which is well known as the eleventh place of the pilgrimage in the Western part of Japan.

It also features the Godai hall which is the centre of the Godai-san faith and a range of beautiful wall paintings which have attracted multiple awards.

The temple grounds feature beautifully landscaped gardens, maple trees, and cherry blossoms.

Getting There:

Daigoji Temple is located a 15 minute walk or short bus ride by community bus number 4 (210 yen, every 30 minutes) from Daigo Station along the Tozai Subway Line. From Kyoto Station, take a JR train to Yamashina Station (5 minutes, 190 yen) and transfer to the Tozai Subway Line (8 minutes, 260 yen). Alternatively, take Keihan Bus number 22 or 22A from Yamashina Station to Daigoji (20 minutes, 220 yen, departures every 20 minutes).

Keihan Bus number 301 connects Kyoto Station (Hachijo side) with Daigoji once or twice per hour. The one way trip takes 30 minutes and costs 280 yen.

Admission Fee:

• Sanboin, Shimo Daigo and Reihokan Museum (lower grounds):  Regular season:
  1000 yen (Sanboin and Shimo Daigo)
  500 yen (Reihokan Museum)
  Admission to the Reihokan Garden is free.
  
  Spring season (March 20 to early May):
  1500 yen (Sanboin, Shimo Daigo and Reihokan Garden)
  500 yen (Reihokan Museum) Regular season:
  1000 yen (Sanboin and Shimo Daigo)
  500 yen (Reihokan Museum)
  Admission to the Reihokan Garden is free.
• Kami Daigo (upper grounds): 600 yen

Opening Hours:

• Sanboin, Shimo Daigo and Reihokan Museum (lower grounds): 9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:30 from early December through February). Admission ends 30 minutes before closing 9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:30 from early December through February)
• Kami Daigo (upper grounds): Entry from 9:00 to 15:00 (until 14:00 from early December through February), everybody must return to the base of the mountain by 17:00.

Importance Rating: 8/10.

Busyness Rating: 7/10.

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