Daikaku-ji Temple

Japanese name： 大覚寺

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Main Image Five Great Myo-o Category Myo-o (Wisdom King)

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Description

Godai-dō is the present main hall of Daikaku-ji, the temple long known as the Former Saga Imperial Palace. It enshrines the Five Great Wisdom Kings, with Fudō Myōō (Acala) at the center, embodying the powerful protection and deep compassion of Shingon esoteric Buddhism. Facing Ōsawa Pond, the hall brings together the refined atmosphere of an imperial residence and the solemn presence of the Wisdom Kings.

Basic Information

Spot ID 167

Temple / Site Daikaku-ji Temple

Visiting Area Godaido Hall

Type Temple hall

Visiting Status Usually open to visitors

Address Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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