Daisen-in, Kyoto

Name: Daisen-in
Address: 54-1 Murasakino Daitokujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8231, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-491-8346

#112 among attractions in Kyoto

Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple

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Facts and practical information

Daisen-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, a temple of the Rinzai school of Zen in Buddhism, one of the five most important Zen temples of Kyoto. The name means "The Academy of the Great Immortals." Daisen-in was founded by the Zen priest Kogaku Sōkō, and was built between 1509 and 1513. Daisen-in is noted for its screen paintings and for its kare-sansui, or dry landscape garden. ()

Local name: 大仙院 Coordinates: 35°2'41"N, 135°44'46"E

Address

54-1 Murasakino Daitokujicho, Kita-kuKyoto 603-8231 Japan

Contact

+81 75-491-8346

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Day trips

Daisen-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Daitoku-ji, Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto Botanical Garden.

1 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple,
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
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~260 ftS
Buddhist temple site known for gardens
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
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1.1 miN
Long-standing Shinto shrine by a river
Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto
29 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of Kyoto, Kamigamo Shrine stands as a serene testament to Japan's ancient Shinto traditions. This historic shrine, one of the oldest in Japan, has been a spiritual sanctuary since its establishment in 678 AD.
1 miE
Botanical gardens with a serene setting
Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kyoto
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1.2 miSW
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
30 min walk • Kitano Tenmangū is a historic Shinto shrine nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its profound connection to scholarship and the arts, this revered site is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet, and politician deified as Tenjin, the...
1.2 miSW
Historic shrine with cherry blossoms
Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
30 min walk • The Hirano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto. This shrine is known and popular for its gardens and many trees.
1.1 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto
28 min walk • Kamo Shrine is a general term for an important Shinto sanctuary complex on both banks of the Kamo River in northeast Kyoto. It is centered on two shrines.
0.7 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Honpō-ji, Kyoto
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~1050 ftSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōtō-in, Kyoto
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1 miS
Museum, History museum
Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto
27 min walk • The Kyoto City Archaeological Museum is located in Kyoto and showcases the city's archaeological findings. The building was constructed in 1914. A part of its exhibit are replicas of the golden tea utensils of the 16th century Golden Tea Room.
~950 ftS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōgen-in, Kyoto
5 min walk • Ryōgen-in is a subtemple of the Daitoku-ji Buddhist complex, located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was constructed in 1502. There are five gardens adjoining the abbot's residence, including Totekiko, Isshi-dan, Koda-tei, and Ryogin-tei.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Daisen-in?

Nearby attractions include Daitoku-ji, Kyoto (2 min walk), Sōken-in, Kyoto (2 min walk), Jukō-in, Kyoto (2 min walk), Ryōgen-in, Kyoto (5 min walk).

How to get to Daisen-in by public transport?

The nearest stations to Daisen-in:

Bus

Kenkun Jinja-mae • Lines: 1, バス (7 min walk)
Daitokuji-Mae • Lines: 1, 101, 102, バス (8 min walk)

Metro

Kitaōji • Lines: K (19 min walk)
Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (24 min walk)