Kyoto - Daigo-ji Temple
The Daigoji Temple of the Shingon sect, built by a priest named Shobo in 874 as one of two centers of the ascetic Shugendo doctrine. Notable among the temple buildings, some of which are very ancient, is the five-story pagoda, one of the oldest structures in Kyoto (951).
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Sampo-in Temple
Adjoining the Daigoji is the Sampo-in Temple, principal temple of the Daigo school of the Shingon sect. Built in the time of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, this contains a fine collection of paintings and calligraphy and has a mural-painting by Kano Sanraku. The garden (16th C) is particularly beautiful during the cherry blossom season.
