Jōshō-ji, Buddhist temple in Kita-ku, Japan
The temple grounds contain wooden structures including a main hall, traditional tea houses, and a pond with a Hakuba Kannon statue overlooking it.
Established in 1616 by Hon'ami Koetsu, Jōshō-ji became a training center for the Nichiren Buddhist sect, accommodating up to 200 monk students.
The temple holds an annual spring festival called Yoshino Tayu Hana-kuyo, featuring parades, dances, music performances, and traditional tea ceremonies.
Visitors can reach the temple by taking the Kyoto subway to Kitaoji Station and then a bus to the nearby stop, with admission costing 300 yen.
The temple grounds contain the grave of Yoshino Tayu II, a notable Edo Period courtesan who funded the vermilion entrance gate named Yoshino-mon.
Location: Kita-ku
Inception: 1616
Founders: Nikken
Website: http://tsakae.justhpbs.jp/joshoji/toppage.html
GPS coordinates: 35.05544,135.73286
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:54
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