Daikakuji Temple

大覚寺

While it is a temple today, originally, it was the villa of Emperor Saga. It is well-known by those who practice Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, as it is the birthplace of Saga Goryu, a school of Ikebana. Often, there are examples of Saga Goryu near the entrance to the temple. The temple itself is reasonably large, with some artwork inside. The view of the Osawanoike Pond is quite relaxing.

• Built 1929

• history

Address

4 Saga-Osawa-cho

Website

daikakuji.or.jp (opens in a new tab)