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Bentendo
Daigoji is a temple complex in southeastern Kyoto, which has been designated an UNESCO world heritage site.
Sanboin is a large wooden building constructed in 1115 as the residence of Daigoji's archbishop. It includes a beautiful Japanese garden which was built for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's famous hanami (cherry blossom viewing) party of 1598.
In the Shimo-Daigo area of Daigoji stand most temple halls and structures including Kyoto's oldest building, a five storied pagoda dating from 951, and the Bentendo, a much photographed small temple hall to the goddess Benten.
If you want to see more, you can hike up to Kami-Daigo, the place where Daigoji was originally founded. The walk up takes about 45 minutes.
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Daigoji is the last station on the Tozai Subway Line. From the station, it is a 15 minute walk to the temple.
From Kyoto Station, take the JR Tokaido, Kosei or Biwako Line to Yamashina Station, where you can transfer to the Tozai Subway Line.
Orientation in Kyoto
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Users who have been to Kyoto: 829
Users who have been to Daigoji Temple: 93 25th of 41 most visited sights in Kyoto.
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| hotels
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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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Ryokan Kinoe
A comfort ryokan in Gion District. Quality services. 5 min to Gion Corner, Yasaka Jinja. Ponto-cho, Kiyomizu-dera nearby.
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Hotel Sugicho
A ryokan in the center of Kyoto town. From 4000yen. 4 train stations are within walking distance. Try the Kyoto Kaiseki.
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Kyoto White Hotel
From 4,150 yen per night. 3 minutes from JR Kyoto station.
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Tomiya Ryokan
A traditional Japanese inn located 2 min walk from Kyoto Station. Close to bus terminal for all the attractions.
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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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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 English tours of Kyoto and surroundings.
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Atlas Japan Tour
Customized tours emphasizing cultural experiences and communication to find real Japan. Education and exchange program available.
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