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Daitoku-ji 大徳寺

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2012

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Visiting Daitoku-ji today

  • Getting there: From Kyoto Station, take bus 205 or 206 to the Daitokuji-mae stop (45 minutes, ¥230). You can also take the Karasuma Subway Line to Kitaoji Station (13 minutes, ¥260) and walk about 15 minutes.
  • Admission: Entry is charged by subtemple: Daisen-in ¥500 (9:00-16:30), Zuiho-in ¥400 (9:00-17:00) and Ryogen-in ¥350 (9:00-16:30, last entry 16:20).
  • Tip: The main buildings, including the Sanmon Gate and Hatto Hall, are not usually open, but you can look inside the Butsuden.
  • Then and now: Koto-in, one of the regularly open subtemples, is now closed indefinitely.
Best timeGood any time of year

Checked against: Daitokuji Temple - japan-guide.com. Check opening times and prices before you go.

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Photos and stories from our visits, as they were written at the time.

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Daitokuji Temple

Daitokuji Temple is located in the North part of Kyoto City near Kinkakuji and was founded in 1315. It covers a large area and operates over 20 sub-temples within it. It is a working Temple and you can practice Zazen training on the weekends after 5pm if you make a booking. I was lucky enough to be able to participate in this on my visit.