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Jōnen-ji, Buddhist temple in Kizugawa, Japan

The temple complex includes a main hall, a five-story red pagoda, and multiple Buddhist statues representing different historical periods of Japanese architecture.

Emperor Shomu commissioned High Priest Roben of Todai-ji Temple to establish this religious site in 735, initially naming it Kannon-ji before its later transformation.

The temple houses two significant 11-Faced Kannon statues, including a primary statue carved from a single kaya tree and a smaller 45.5-centimeter statuette.

Visitors can reach Jōnen-ji by taking a 10-minute walk from Kamo Station on the Yamatoji Line in Kyoto Prefecture.

The Five-Story Pagoda, constructed in 1214 by High Monk Jishin Shonin, features distinctive architectural elements and opens annually for public viewing in October.

Location: Kizugawa

Address: 京都府木津川市加茂町里小田22

GPS coordinates: 34.74731,135.87072

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05

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