Daikaku-ji is the head temple of the Daikaku-ji branch of the Shingon sect; originally an imperial villa belonging to Emperor Saga in the early Heian period, it was later converted into a temple.
From the Main Hall, one can enjoy a view of Osawa Pond. Visitors can also view sliding-door paintings by artists of the Kano school and others in buildings such as the Shinden and Shōshinden.
It is a tranquil place with many sights to see.
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