Daitoku-ji Temple was founded in 1315 and boasts a history of over 700 years as the head temple of the Daitoku-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism.
It retains numerous buildings and gardens designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties.
Among the sub-temples that are open to the public year-round are Daisen-in, Ryogen-in, and Zuiho-in, each offering gardens for viewing, and some even providing matcha tea ceremonies in their tea rooms.
It’s conveniently located in central Kyoto.
You can experience the peaceful and quiet time of the ancient capital.
▶ Japanese Note
大徳寺は、市内にありながら静かで、ゆっくりと拝観をすることができます。
幾つかの塔頭は常時拝観可能で、加えて季節に応じて特別拝観できるところがあります。
境内を散策するだけでも見所は多く、落ち着きます。
私の好きな光景がここには多くあります。