Travel Reference
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大覚寺
; 871-0071; Ukyō-ku, Saga, Osawa-chō 4; adult/child ¥500/300; 9am-4.30pm; 15min walk
you will find Daikaku-ji, one of Kyoto's less-commonly visited temples. It was built in
the 9th century as a palace for Emperor Saga, who then converted it into a temple. The
present buildings date from the 16th century and are palatial in style; they also contain
some impressive paintings. The large Osawa-no-ike pond was once used by the emperor
for boating and is a popular spot for viewing the harvest moon.
