A royal villa converted into a temple – Dajue Temple

Daikaku-ji Temple, located in Sagano, was once the villa of Emperor Saga. It was later converted into a temple, so it covers a large area and has a lot of historical and cultural significance. There are many buildings in the temple that are worth a closer look, including the flying dragon pattern painted on the ceiling, the Imperial Envoy Gate decorated with gold foil, the octagonal Imperial Heart Sutra Hall, and even the corridors connecting the buildings are worth seeing. In addition to visiting, you can also choose to copy scriptures in this quiet temple to calm your mind and slow down your pace. Daikaku-ji Temple is also the birthplace of Japanese flower arrangement, so it is also called the "Temple of Flowers". Therefore, a variety of plants are planted in the temple. You can enjoy the carefully planted flowers while admiring the maple leaves. There is also a large artificial pond next to Dajue Temple - Daze Pond (Da Ze Pond). In addition to its beautiful red leaves, Osawa Pond is also one of the best places to enjoy spring cherry blossoms and the moon. However, due to schedule limitations, we were unable to enjoy the moon here this time. However, as they are far away from the station, there are relatively few people in Dajue Temple and Daze Pond, allowing tourists to slowly and carefully appreciate the scenery. #Japanese attractions #Japan #Kyoto #嵯娨 #Daikakuji #大沢 pond #Countryside #japan #kyoto #红叶 #もみじ