About the Daishoji East Earthen Wall
The Daishoji East Earthen Wall (大聖寺東面築地) is the earthen wall of around 1922 at Daishoji, an imperial Zen convent in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on January 26, 2011.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs records it as an earthen wall with a tiled coping, 59 metres long; registration number 26-0358, owned by the religious corporation Daishoji. Nine of the convent's buildings and walls were registered on the same day (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Was Registered
The Daishoji East Earthen Wall was registered as a structure that contributes to the historic landscape of the country. The Agency for Cultural Affairs notes how it brings calm to busy Karasuma-dori.
What to Look For
The Daishoji East Earthen Wall runs along Karasuma-dori on the east side of the grounds, turning north from the front gate and extending 59 metres, with a side gate towards the north (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
It is capped with hongawara tiles and carries five white lines on the street side (Agency for Cultural Affairs). From Karasuma-dori the long striped wall marks off the grounds.
Visiting the Daishoji East Earthen Wall
According to the Japan Tourism Agency commentary, Daishoji remains an active convent and is closed to the public except for occasional special exhibitions. The front gate and earthen walls can be seen from Karasuma-dori and the lane to the south. The address is 109-1 Goshohachiman-cho, Karasuma-dori Kamidachiuri-sagaru, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto.
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Q&A
- When was the Daishoji East Earthen Wall built?
- Around 1922 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- How long is the Daishoji East Earthen Wall?
- 59 metres (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What marks the Daishoji East Earthen Wall?
- A hongawara tile coping and five white lines on the street side (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- When was the Daishoji East Earthen Wall registered?
- On January 26, 2011.
- Can you visit the Daishoji East Earthen Wall?
- Daishoji is normally closed, opening only for special exhibitions (Japan Tourism Agency); the gate and walls can be seen from the street.
Basic Information
| Name | Daishoji East Earthen Wall (大聖寺東面築地) |
|---|---|
| Location | 109-1 Goshohachiman-cho, Karasuma-dori Kamidachiuri-sagaru, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2011/1/26 (Heisei 23) |
| Quantity | 1 structure |
| Dimensions | An earthen wall with a tiled coping, 59 metres long |
| Owner | Daishoji (religious corporation) |
| Public Access | Normally closed (open for special exhibitions) |
References
- Daishoji East Earthen Wall (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00008506
- Daishoji Temple (Japan Tourism Agency)
- https://www.mlit.go.jp/tagengo-db/en/R2-01451.html
Last verified: 2026.10.07
