b'Art & TravelJaPankyotos daigo-ji shrine is a Shingon Buddhist temple and unESCo World heritage site with over 1,100 years of history. The site covers an entire mountainside, with the main temple at the base and others around the summit. The characteristic red colour is believed to fend off evil spirits and provide protection and strength. As with most Japanese gardens, the outstanding landscaping at Daigo-ji represents a cultural art form. The gardens are stunning in any season but particularly spectacular in autumn.32 \x1a MYPLAnET'