【京都観光】大徳寺｜臨済宗大徳寺派大本山｜Daitokuji Temple

【京都観光】大徳寺｜臨済宗大徳寺派大本山｜Daitokuji Temple

Daitokuji temple, Kyoto The main temple of the Daitokuji branch of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism was founded in 1315 by Soho Myochō, which developed under the strong devotion of the retired Emperor Hanazono and Emperor Go-Daigo. It temporarily declined during the Muromachi period and was burnt down during the Onin War.

Sojyun Ikkyu, AKA Ikkyu-san, revived with the support of the wealthy Sakai merchant Owa Sojyun Toyotomi Hideyoshi held Oda Nobunaga’s grand funeral at Daitokuji and built Soken-in as a dedicated temple. After that, sub-temples were built by famous military commanders. It has a deep connection with the tea ceremony,

Having received the devotion of Juko Murata and Sen no Rikyu, and some of the sub-temples have tea bowls and tea rooms that are national treasures. There are over 20 sub-temples and within the large temple grounds. Although some temples cannot be visited, Daisen-in, Ryugen-in, etc. Temple, Zuiho-in, and Daiji-in are open to the public.

Obai-in is open to the public several times a year. This time, I went to see the special “Kyoto Winter Journey” Ryugen-in is open to the public at all times. The Founder’s Hall is a special exhibition Ryogenin temple in In Kyoto, when the first character is 龍, it

Is often read as Ryou, and when the second character is 龍, it is often read as Ryu Hojo front garden Isshidan From the front: Kamejima, Mt. Horai, Tsurushima A picture of the Fusuma in the Hojo room, “Dragon Picture” (author’s date unknown), no transom

The Hojo as it was in the old days, with no designed electric lights installed. The first place of special exhibition; the tomb of temple of the founder of Ryogen-in Temple The founder of Ryugen-in Temple; Souboku Toukei A dragon is painted on the ceiling Ryogintei garden Toutekiko garden

It is said to be the smallest rock garden in Japan. Kodatei garden The foundation stone of Juraku is located. In the area where photography is not allowed, there is a Igo board that is said to have been used by Hideyoshi and Ieyasu, and Japan’s oldest Tanegashima gun.

It is open to all times except for the Founder’s Hall. Ryugen-in Temple is the oldest of Daitokuji’s sub-temples. 2nd specially open; Buddhist Hall: Important Cultural Property Tanyu Kano’s “Unryuzu” on the ceiling. The sound echoes when you clap your hands. Photography inside the dragon is not allowed. Specially open irregularly.

3rd spots of special opening; Buddha Hall Where Shakyamuni Nyorai, the principal image of Daitoku-ji Temple is enshrined. I vloged on Feb 14 The day when the image of Nirvana is hung, which is only on two days a year. The image of Nirvana is an important cultural property.

In 1563 Created by Shoei Kano (father of Kano Eitoku, famous painter) Along with Tofuku-ji and Honpo-ji temples, one of Japan’s three major Nirvana Celling paintings is Motonobu Kano’s “Tenjin Sangezu” Rebuilt 360 years ago, making it the fourth-generation Buddhist temple in existence. The ceiling painting from the previous third generation has been inherited.

The ceiling painting from about 500 years ago has faded. figure of a dancing celestial maiden. 360-year-old Ibuki tree is a natural treasure of Kyoto City the Chokushimon Gate, the Sanmon Gate, the Buddha Hall, and the Hodo Hall. Important cultural property buildings are lined up in a straight line.

The layout of the temple is orderly and solemn. Daitokuji Temple is spacious and serves as a daily route for local residents, so you can often see students on their way home from school or bicycles on their way home from shopping. I think this is a view unique to Kyoto.

Sanmon gate ImportantCultural Property In 1589, Sen-no-Rikyu added the second floor and named it Kinmokaku. A statue of Rikyu was enshrined inside the temple, so when you pass through the gate, you have to go under Rikyu. It is said that it was disrespectful to pass through

The gate, which angered Hideyoshi and caused Rikyu to be ordered to commit seppuku. Chokushimon gate; Important Cultural Property Daitokuji Temple is still quite large today, but it is said that it was even larger in the past. It is a splendid gate shows the vastness of the temple. Introducing some sub-temples: Obai-in

Tea room Sakumuken Daisenin There are many attractions such as the Daisenin National Treasure Hojo and the scenic garden. Hoshunin There is a very beautiful Bonsai garden that you should see. Jukoin the family of Sansenke Kotoin Shinjuan

There are many national treasures and important cultural properties that are eagerly awaited for special public viewing. sub-temples built by Sengoku warlords have deep ties to the tea ceremony culture. There are many national treasures and important cultural properties. that give you a sense of wabi-sabi.

Please visit Daitokuji Temple when you come to Kyoto.

2024年2月14日　京都市北区にある大徳寺の特別公開を見に行きました。
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0:00 大徳寺総門
1:40 龍源院　方丈・開祖堂・石庭
5:27 大徳寺　法堂・仏殿
7:33 山門、勅使門
9:34 大徳寺塔頭

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狩野元信：大徳寺　仏殿　天井画　天人散華図
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狩野探幽：大徳寺　法堂　天井画　雲龍図