Daitoku-ji Temple

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Top 1% of attractions in Kyoto
8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“The riverside 685-year-old Zen monastery has 24 temples on the property.”

– Travel + Leisure

Fodor's Fodor's
"Two dozen temples can be found in this walled compound, a holy place for the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"You could spend a few hours wandering, and easily believe you've gone back in time."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Daitoku-ji is a vast Buddhist complex reminiscent of a miniature village, whose single main temple is surrounded by 22 sub-temples." Full review