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Daitoku-ji Temple

Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi ·

Daitoku-ji Temple

Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi ·
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The Perfect 7-Day Japan Itinerary (Updated 2025)

"Dating back to 1315, Daitoku-ji is a massive complex covering almost 60 acres with several dozen temples—an excellent place to see a variety of Zen gardens and architectural styles and deeply linked to the Japanese tea ceremony as many noteworthy masters studied here." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/seven-day-japan-itinerary/

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Zen temple complex with serene gardens, tea ceremonies, and bonsai

zen gardens
peaceful
serene
zazen meditation
temple complex
calm
beautiful gardens
bonsai garden
Google Rating
4.3 (2.8K)
Yelp Rating
4.4
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Zen temple complex with serene gardens, tea ceremonies, and bonsai

zen gardens
peaceful
serene
zazen meditation
temple complex
calm
beautiful gardens
bonsai garden
Google Rating
4.3 (2.8K)
Yelp Rating
4.4
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53 Murasakino Daitokujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8231, Japan Get directions

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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