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Jōruri-ji Temple
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Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Kizugawa / Jōruri-ji Temple

Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture · Special Place of Scenic Beauty

Jōruri-ji Temple

Jōruri-ji (浄瑠璃寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Nishio Futaba, Kamo-cho neighborhood of the city of Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Shingon Ritsu school and has both Amida Nyorai and Yakushi Nyorai as its honzon.

From the Wikipedia article “Jōruri-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Jōruri-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationKizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest stationKamo Station, 4.1 km (straight line)
TypeSpecial Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, National Treasure
Year1047 (founded)
MoreWikipedia 41 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Jōruri-ji Temple?
Kamo Station. It is 4.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Jōruri-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
Yes: Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, National Treasure.
When was Jōruri-ji Temple founded?
In 1047.

Nearby

Jōruri-ji Temple Garden
Jōruri-ji Temple Garden
0.1 km away · Kizugawa
Gansen-ji Temple
Gansen-ji Temple
1.3 km away · Kizugawa
Kyoto Prefectural Yamashiro Regional Museum
Kyoto Prefectural Yamashiro Regional Museum
5.4 km away · Kizugawa
Yamashiro Kokubun-ji Temple
Yamashiro Kokubun-ji Temple
5.6 km away · Kizugawa
Kaijūsen-ji Temple
Kaijūsen-ji Temple
6.8 km away · Kizugawa
Tsubai Otsukayama Kofun
Tsubai Otsukayama Kofun
7.2 km away · Kizugawa

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Jōruri-ji Temple Garden: MirokunomichiProject (CC0), Gansen-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kyoto Prefectural Yamashiro Regional Museum: Yasunorihayashi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yamashiro Kokubun-ji Temple: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kaijūsen-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tsubai Otsukayama Kofun: Wikiwikiyarou (CC BY-SA 4.0)