Daigo-ji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, and is one of Kyoto’s World Heritage Sites.
It houses a large collection of Buddhist statues, paintings, and historical documents, with an estimated 70,000 items designated as National Treasures and 100,000 as Important Cultural Properties.
The five-story pagoda is the oldest wooden structure in Kyoto Prefecture, retaining its original form for over 1,000 years.
It is also famous for the “Daigo no Hanami” cherry blossom viewing event, once hosted by a renowned warlord.
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