[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Daitoku-ji Temple (Updated Mar)

After strolling around Nishijin, we came to #Daitoku-ji, one of the five mountains in Kyoto. There are more than ten temples of various sizes in the area, almost all of which charge admission, and some are open for a limited time. It is a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms and red maple leaves. Because it is close to the South Gate, I chose #Huangmeiyuan nearby. After checking the information, I found that it was only open in spring and autumn. I decided to step inside and take a look before making a decision. As soon as I took a look, I was amazed by the new green maple leaves all over the garden. The sun shines on the green maple leaves and moss, and the shadows of the trees are scattered around. It is so quiet and beautiful. It must be a fairyland! Without saying a word, I immediately bought a ticket and went in. As expected, the green maples in the Huangmei Courtyard, combined with the Japanese garden and dry landscape, created a unique artistic conception, with a touch of Zen and elegance. Huangmeiyuan has a great history. It was designed by the tea master Sen no Rikyu in his later years. The courtyard is called the Straight Courtyard. The winding wooden corridor connects the academy Jikyuken, the dry landscape, the Poto-tei, and Takeno Joou's The teahouse #Zu Mengxuan has a very literati and elegant style. Sitting on the red carpet seats in the courtyard, looking at the blue sky and white clouds, admiring the new green maples and dry landscape, it is really a beautiful sight! You bet on the right thing. #日本探店 #京都景点 #Daitokuji Temple Huangmeiyuan #Sen no Rikyu

#JapanTravel Visiting Deitokoji in Kyoto was a fun and spiritual experience. The temple is characterized by the beauty of traditional architecture and quiet serenity. Enjoy exploring the temple and wandering around the charming gardens that reflect the natural beauty of Japan. The atmosphere was filled with serenity and tranquility, bringing me inner peace and harmony. The spiritual visit to the temple also had a positive effect on my mood and left me with beautiful memories to cherish.

Daitokuji Temple, one of the most prestigious temples in northern Kyoto, is the head temple of the Daitokuji school of the Rinzai sect. Although much of the temple complex was destroyed during the Onin War, it was later restored by Zen master Ikkyu. During the Azuchi-Momoyama period, the temple flourished greatly as Toyotomi Hideyoshi and other feudal lords contributed to the construction of the temple buildings. Daitokuji is one of Kyoto's largest Zen temples. It has over 20 sub-temples, including many historically significant national treasures such as the main hall and gardens, as well as numerous important cultural properties. Access Take the city bus to 'Daitokuji-mae' and walk for 5 minutes.

From north to south in Kyoto, there is a 'The Eccentric Family' pilgrimage and a citywalk route that includes the dry landscape of Daitoku-ji Temple. The theme of the trip is a pilgrimage to 'The Eccentric Family' by Tomihiko Morimi and an appreciation of the karesansui (dry landscape) rock gardens of Daitoku-ji Temple, visiting the pagoda heads of Ryogen-in and Zuiho-in, the Japanese Penglai Mountain's immortal fantasy, and celebrating a young lady's birthday with eel and yakiniku. The itinerary is planned as follows: Kamigamo Shrine—Imamiya Shrine—Eel rice—— Daitoku-ji Temple - Kamo River Delta stepping stones to cool off—Yakiniku Hiro— Night walk along Kamo River- bar nostalgia unlocked the hidden menu for a pseudo-electric brandy. Departing from Tokyu Stay at 8:30 in the morning, we took a taxi directly to Kamigamo Shrine, the northernmost point of the trip, explained the legend of Kamo Wakeikazuchi and the stories of the Aoi Matsuri festival and Murasaki Shikibu. The shrine building is constructed in the nagare-zukuri hafu gable style. Interestingly, to commemorate the Year of the Dragon, there are various dragon-shaped crafts, and the most interesting part is that on Sundays, you can feed the little horses again. Next, we visited Imamiya Shrine, where we happened to encounter a small monthly market, which was very interesting and a place to find some second-hand goods. It is largely for preventing epidemics and praying for health, and there are two very famous grilled mochi shops outside the east gate, called Ichimonji and Shop. For lunch, we went to an eel rice restaurant in the northern district. In the afternoon, we walked to Daitoku-ji Temple and chose to visit the essence of Ryogen-in and Zuiho-in pagoda heads. Ryogen-in truly expresses Zen Buddhism, with the moss-covered karesansui from the Muromachi period in the north side's Ryugin-tei garden, and the smallest stone garden in Japan on the east side, Totoya, with a circular pattern representing the drop of a single drop of water. We also met a very talented girl who can sketch, and she communicated with us along the way, showing us architectural sketches of other sights in Kyoto. In Zuiho-in, we admired the cross garden designed by Mirei Shigemori in 1961 as a tribute to the Christian spirit of creation. After visiting Daitoku-ji Temple, we took a bus to Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto, collected the limited-edition 'The Eccentric Family' amulets exclusive to Kyoto, and the very popular hydrangea amulets. Walking through Tadasu no Mori was indeed very pleasant. The end of the forest leads to a very interesting shrine in Kyoto that pursues beauty, called Kawai Shrine. You can draw on the ema (votive plaques) according to what you wish to become. Next, we went to the stepping stones at the Kamo River Delta, which is within walking distance from Shimogamo Shrine. It is where the Takano River and Kamo River converge, and many people come here to cool off in the summer. In the evening, we had a reservation at Yakiniku Hiro, which has very stable quality control. After eating, we went for a digestive walk from Shijo to Sanjo, and finally went to bar nostalgia, where after a bit of communication, we unlocked the hidden menu and had a pseudo-electric brandy from 'The Eccentric Family', which was very interesting.

There are many Kyoto temples, but my favorite is the not popular Dade Temple. Dade Temple does not accept tickets, but it is actually a group of temples, composed of large and small courtyards, and some hospitals need tickets. There are three reasons why I like Dade Temple. One of the is from a very beautiful film, "Looking for a Thousand Retreat." Qian Lixiu is the greatest tea ceremony master in Japanese history and was honored as a tea saint. This film tells his life. Qian Lixiu and Dade Temple have a deep relationship. He was ordered by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to be killed by the samurai rituals. The cemetery was also behind Dade Temple after death. Another reason is that Kyoto Dade Temple has a collection of tea , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , (It is said that there are one or two folks, unknown true and false). There are only three in Japan, which are collected in Tokyo Jingjiatang Library, Osaka Fujita Art Museum and Kyoto Dade Court. At that time, I asked the staff specially to see the change of the sky. She told me that this tea is not in the Dade Temple, but I did not believe that I was looking for it. After a while, she found me, and apologized and said that she had made a mistake. There is indeed a change in Tianmu Temple that was collected in Dade Temple, but it was not publicly displayed unless it was a special day. I teased her and said, "Do you think it is special today?" She laughed and shook her head with a slight apology. There is another reason for being naive. The first idol in my life is Sun Wukong, and the second one is a brother. Daede Temple was once destroyed, and the monk in "Smart Hugh" was at the age of 80.

There are many famous temples in Kyoto. I like Dade Temple most. I don't know why it is far from popular. Dade Temple does not accept tickets, but it is actually a group of temples, composed of large and small courtyards, some of which are not allowed to visit, and most of the visits need to be paid separately. One of the reasons stems from a very beautiful film, "Searching for a Thousand Rewards". Another reason is that Kyoto Dade Temple houses two national treasures that have been lost in Japan. First, the Southern Song Dynasty painter "Japanese painting Da Nengren" made the "Song Map", the second treasure is the tea that I really want to see with my own eyes.

Established in Kamakura, Japan, Dade Temple is located in the northern part of Kyoto, Japan. It is the largest temple in Luobei and one of the cultural centers of Zen. It is especially famous for its tea culture. The headlights of the national division are the founders of the mountains. After the war was burned. After a few decades of wandering and teaching, the famous Master of Hugh (smart one) rebuilt the Daede Temple under the auspices of the 80-year-old Dade Temple. Up to now, Dade Temple still preserves the ink of Master Xiu. Toyotomi Hideyoshi held the funeral of Oda Nobunaga in the temple. Dajialan, a building with national treasures and important cultural property, was donated by the name of the Warring States Period. There are 21 tower heads in the temple.

Kyoto is hot in summer, and the temperature often exceeds 36 or 37 degrees Celsius. However, Kyoto people will change the warm curtains in front of the door into hemp curtains or bamboo curtains, and then splash water on the pebbles in front of the store to show the natural coolness. You should go as early as possible or go to the night to avoid crowds and look at the beautiful garden. Appreciate the exquisite perfection of stones, sand and moss that have created a complete world in a small space.

The most recommended in Dade Temple is Gaotongyuan. It is built by Hosokawa Chung Hing, one of the "Li Xiu Zhe" disciples of Qian Lixi. Among them, there is the courtyard "Maple Court", the Academy "Italian Xuan", the tea room "Pin" Xiang Xuan." It is said that Yibeixuan was built in Gaotangyuan by the Qianliyu House in 1607. "Maple Court", as its name implies, is filled with a maple garden. When we went, it was a lush summer, and later in the season, the red leaves were all crazy, the garden trees were red, and the ground was covered with red maple leaves.