Temple · Kizugawa (Tono)
Joruriji Temple 浄瑠璃寺
Heian-period temple in rural Kizugawa with nine Amida Buddhas in one hall facing a Pure Land pond garden; National Treasures and Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
Getting thereJR Kamo Station, Kizugawa community bus Tono line (about 20 min)
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeSpring and autumn
Address40 Nishi-Odafuda, Kamocho, Kizugawa, Kyoto
About
Joruriji's main hall, also called Kutaiji, is the only surviving Heian hall housing nine Amida statues, all National Treasures. Across the pond stands a three-storied pagoda (National Treasure) with a Yakushi Buddha, symbolising the eastern and western paradises. The garden is a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Historic Site.
Highlights
- Nine Amida Buddhas in one hall (National Treasures)
- Three-storied pagoda (National Treasure)
- Pure Land pond garden
- Stone Buddhas along the Tono walking trail
Tips
- Community bus from JR Kamo Station about 20 min
- Walk the Tono stone-Buddha trail to Ganseji (about 1 hour)
- Some hidden statues open only on set days
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