Daigo-ji 醍醐寺
Kyoto, Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Daigo-ji is a Buddhist temple and a National Treasure of Japan located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and is dedicated to Bhaiṣajyaguru Buddha. The site covers an area of about 3.8 km² and is the 102nd most looked-up sight in Japan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Weather in Kyoto varies throughout the year. July and August are the hottest months, with daily highs of 29 °C and 31 °C. The wettest period occurs in mid-summer, specifically in June and July, when rainfall reaches about 210 mm. For those preferring cooler weather, November and March offer moderate temperatures, while January is the coldest month with a low of -1 °C.
The temple is 361 km from Tokyo and can be reached via Osaka Itami International Airport, located 39 km away. The site is situated near several other locations, including Fushimi Castle, which is 4.1 km away, and Fushimi Inari-taisha, which is 4.6 km away. Other nearby points of interest include Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjūsangen-dō, and Kyōto Station. The temple is open every day from 09:00 to 17:00 and requires an entry fee.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 210 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 63 | 78 | 118 | 115 | 158 | 209 | 210 | 118 | 171 | 122 | 78 | 58 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
