Founded early in the 14th century, Daitokuji temple belongs to the Rinzai Zen sect and is located in Kita-ku, Kyoto. Many of the temple's buildings were destroyed in the Onin War (1467-1477) and subsequently rebuilt. Warlord Oda Nobunaga is buried at Daitokuji. The temple operates over 20 sub-temples, including Daisen-in, Shinju-an and Ryogen-in, and is the home of the famous 13th century Buddhist painting Six Persimmons by Mu Qi. |
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Moss and rock garden at Ryogenin sub-temple of Daitokuji. |
The Daitokuji temple complex occupies the original site of Unrin-in, scene of the great Enlightenment Sermons of the late Heian period. |
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Stone lantern at Ryogenin sub-temple. |
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Monks at Daitokuji temple. |