Daigoji Temple Live Cam

Early History and Founding

Daigo-ji Temple in Fushimi-ku traces its origins to the early Heian period, founded in 874 by the monk Shōbō (later known as Rigen Daishi) under imperial decree. The site, once a remote mountain retreat overlooking the city of Heian-kyō, was chosen for its serene topography and proximity to the Sanko Rivers. Searches for “Daigo-ji history” and “Fushimi-ku temples” often highlight this foundational era, when the Tendai sect established the temple as a center for esoteric Buddhist practice and mountain asceticism. As the centuries unfolded, Daigo-ji became synonymous with both spiritual devotion and imperial patronage, earning it the nickname “Temple of the Imperial Court.”