Kami Daigo-ji Temple
Founded by the monk Shobo (Rigen Daishi) in 874, Daigo-ji lies just outside Kyoto and the mountain-top Kami Daigoji is the 11th stop on the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage. |
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Beginning of the path to
Kami Daigoji. |
It takes about 45 minutes to walk from Shimo Daigo-ji (the lower level) up to Kami Daigo-ji. |
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Path to Kami Daigoji. |
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A monk climbs up
to Kami Daigoji. |
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Sacred waterfall half way to Kami
Daigoji. |
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Path above the waterfall. |
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A monk draws water from
a spring for pilgrims. |
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Junteido viewed from the pilgrim's path. |
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Junteido viewed from the Yakushi Hall. |
