The large temple complex stands southeast of central kyoto and includes an entire mountainside. One of the largest temple complexes in all of kyoto, daigoji spreads across the entire expanse of mt Daigo in the southeast of kyoto city In 874, godai hall was built at the top of the mountain by buddhist monk shobo. The temple was founded in 874 by seiho rigen daishi, a grandson of kukai The temple's territory encompasses the entire daigo mountain area, with its natural surroundings spread out on top of the mountain and at its foot.
It was made a world heritage site by unesco, due to its wealth of national treasures and its historic importance. It is one of the most important temples in the shingon sect of japanese buddhism Founded in 874, as headquarters of the daigo school of the shingon sect of buddhism, the temple is on the world heritage list In japan, the temple is well known for its cherry blossoms Especially, the big blossom viewing party held by hideyoshi toyotomi.
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