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Kotoin subtemple
Daitokuji is the head temple of the Rinzai sect's Daitokuji school within Japanese Zen Buddhism and is considered one of the best places to experience Zen in Japan.
Daitokuji is surrounded by many subtemples, which together form a kind of temple village. The main temple and some of the subtemples are open to the public and display Zen architecture and design, including gardens and tea ceremony rooms.
Among the most interesting subtemples are Kotoin, which is famous for its maple trees (particularly spectacular when the leaves turn color, usually in the second half of November) and Daisenin, whose small rock garden is considered one of the best.
Garden of Daisenin subtemple
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Street on the temple complex
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| how
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From Kyoto Station, Daitokuji is best accessed by the Karasuma Subway Line to Kitaoji Station, from where the temple complex is a 5 minute bus or taxi ride or a 15 minute walk.
How to get to and around Kyoto
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| hours
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| Kotoin | | Hours: | 9:00 to 16:00 | | Closed: | Small number of irregular closing days. | | Admission: | 400 yen |
| Daisenin | | Hours: | 9:00 to 17:00 (December to February until 16:30) | | Closed: | No closing dates | | Admission: | 400 yen |
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| news
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Kyoto Autumn Color Report
November 21, 2009
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Kyoto Autumn Color Report: Arashiyama
November 19, 2009
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Kyoto Autumn Color Report: Higashiyama
November 18, 2009
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Kyoto Autumn Color Report: Kurama
November 16, 2009
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Kyoto Autumn Color Report
November 12, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
April 15, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
April 12, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
April 7, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
April 4, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
April 1, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
March 30, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
March 25, 2009
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| travel
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Popularity of Daitokuji Temple:
Users who have been to Kyoto: 1962
Users who have been to Daitokuji Temple: 249 21st of 46 most visited sights in Kyoto. 88th of 557 most visited sights nationwide.
Ratings for Daitokuji Temple:
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japan-guide.com Rating:
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outstanding
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User Rating (by 125 users):
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81/100
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recommended
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| hotels
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Guest Inn Chita
A small traditional inn run by a very kind staff. From 3500yen per guest. 10 min from Kyoto Station. Renewed in 2006.
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Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto
Voted No.1 hostel in Asia by Hostelworld customers. 9 mins walk from JR Kyoto station Bed from 2,500 yen.
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Gion Hatanaka
A real Japanese inn in a quiet area of Gion, famous for Geisha. 15min walk to Kiyomizu-dera. 5min to Yasaka-jinja.
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| tours
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Kyoto Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Kyoto and surroundings.
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