Buddhist temple
Ryōtoku-ji
了徳寺（りょうとくじ）
Ukyō, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A temple of the Shinshū Ōtani-ha in Narutaki, Kyoto, known by the popular name “Daikodaki-dera.” Its principal image is a statue of Amida Nyorai said to be the work of Prince Shōtoku, and a seated statue of Shinran Shōnin is placed beside it.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it was built by the priest 正西. In Kenchō 4 (1252) Shinran Shōnin is said to have stopped here on his way back from Getsurin-ji on Mount Atago and preached to the villagers, who welcomed him with daikon radish boiled with salt; the Hōonkō service in December, named after this story, is called “Daikodaki.”
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The Daikodaki on December 9 and 10 may be canceled in some years, so please check the official announcements.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 了徳寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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