The stunning Daigoji temple is a world heritage site and a crucial temple of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. The incredible temple complex spans across a whole mountainside, with the main grounds at the base of the mountain. Visitors looking to make the most out of their experience here should visit the main temple and then follow the connecting hiking trail all the way to the mountain’s summit, where more temples part of the Daigoji Temple lie. An exquisite example of luxurious Momotama architecture and an incredible landscape garden for you to peruse through and enjoy, this picturesque temple should be on everyone’s to-do list when in Kyoto!