Daigo-ji Temple, Kyoto

Founded by the monk Shobo (Rigen Daishi) in 874, Daigo-ji lies just outside Kyoto and the mountain-top Kami Daigo-ji is the 11th stop on the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage.

Daigoji Temple Benten Shrine

Shrine dedicated to Benten.

The temple's five-storey pagoda was built in 951 and is the oldest wooden structure in Kyoto prefecture.

Daigoji Temple Pagoda

Daigo-ji pagoda.

Daigoji Temple Kondo

Kondo.

Daigoji Temple Buddhas

Buddha images on the path to Kami Daigoji.

Daigoji Temple Niomon

Niomon.

Daigoji Temple Yakushi

Yakushi Nyorai.


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