Daigo-ji Temple

醍醐寺

UNESCO World Heritage temple complex with over 80 buildings spread across mountainside. Famous for 800+ cherry blossom trees and five-story pagoda - Kyoto's oldest wooden structure (built 951). Historic site of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's legendary "Daigo no Hanami" cherry viewing party 1598.

Visit: 2-3 hours for Shimo-Daigo area (add 2 hours for Kami-Daigo mountain hike)

Entrance: 1,000 yen spring/autumn peak, 600 yen winter/summer (Shimo-Daigo), Kami-Daigo mountain area additional 600 yen

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Dec-Feb until 4:30 PM), last entry 30 minutes before closing

Highlights & Must-See Features

Five-story pagoda - Kyoto's oldest wooden building (951, National Treasure)
800+ cherry blossom trees (many varieties)
Bentendo Hall beautifully set on pond
Mountain area (Kami-Daigo) with 1 hour hike
Historic site of Hideyoshi's 1598 cherry party
UNESCO World Heritage site
Beautiful autumn foliage

📍 How to Get There

Nearest Station

Daigo Station (Tozai Subway Line) - 15 minutes walk or 5 min bus

Step-by-Step Directions

1 From Kyoto Station: Tozai Subway to Daigo (20 min, 260 yen)
2 From Daigo Station: Walk 15 min or bus to Daigoji-mae (5 min)
3 Large complex - Shimo-Daigo (lower) more accessible than Kami-Daigo (mountain)
4 Comfortable shoes recommended, lots of walking

Location & Maps

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Latitude: 34.951328

Longitude: 135.821808

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Best Time to Visit

Cherry blossom season (early April) for 800+ cherry trees - absolutely spectacular but very crowded. Autumn (November) for foliage. Spring most popular.