Daigoji - Kyoto
Daigoji ( 醍醐寺 ) is one of Kyoto's 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, located at 22 Higashioji-cho, Daigo, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City in Kyoto prefecture. Daigoji Daigoji history Daigoji was founded by Rigen-Daishi who is also known as Master Shobo in 874. The temple was piously supported by Emperor Daigo and so when he fell ill and abdicated in 930, he entered as a monk taking the Buddhist name Ho-Kongo here. Sadly, he passed away shortly after at the age of 46 and was buried in the temple vicinity. Before his death, he ordered the construction of several halls in the vicinity such as Yakushi Hall. The next two Emperors, Suzaku, and Murakami, also piously supported the temple which laid the foundations for Daigoji's perpetual preservation. Checking out Daigoji's Kameshima Team Nicerio exploring deeper into Daigoji grounds Due to its very long history, numerous structures and objects including the Kondo and its five-story pagoda are marked as National Treasures and