Bentendo Hall
Daigoji
(81) 75.571.0002
22 Daigohigashiojicho, Fushimi Ward,
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 601-1325, Japan
Open Hours to non guests:
9:00-16:00 Daily
Daigoji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto. In a city over-flowing with such sites, it might be a thought to skip Daigoji as it is a bit distant from the usual tourist areas. Daigoji is truly worth the trip. It holds one of the most beautiful gardens in all Kyoto; The perfect place to contemplate the colors of fall and the blooms of spring.
The temple complex was founded in 874. After Emperor Daigo abdicated in 930, he entered the Buddhist priesthood at this temple and died here. He was also buried on the temple grounds and it now bears his name.
The Daigoji complex holds eighteen national treasures and is laid out in three parts: Sambō-in, Shimo-Daigo (Lower Daigo) at the base of the mountain, and Kami-Daigo (Upper Daigo).
Bentendo Hall is dedicated to Benzaiten (Sarasvati), the goddess of knowledge and liberal arts. She is known as one of Seven Deities of Good Fortune (Shichifukujin).
The Five-story Pagoda – Goju-No-To (about 38 meters tall)