Byōdō-ji, Buddhist temple in Shimogyō-ku, Japan.
The Byōdō-ji temple exhibits traditional Buddhist architecture with a main hall that contains multiple sacred statues and religious artifacts throughout its structure.
Founded in 1003, the temple originated when a statue of Yakushi Nyorai unexpectedly appeared at the estate of TACHIBANA no Yukihira, leading to its establishment.
The temple belongs to the Shingon-shū Chizan-ha Buddhist sect and functions as the seventh stop on the Kyoto 13 Buddha Pilgrimage route.
Visitors can access the temple grounds to view important cultural properties including wooden statues of Yakushi Nyorai, Shaka Nyorai, and Nyoirin Kannon.
The temple received its name from Emperor Takakura in 1717 and maintains connections to the Kyogen theatrical tradition through a play set at its location.
Location: Shimogyō-ku
Inception: 1003
Address: 京都府京都市下京区松原通烏丸東入る上る因幡堂町728
Website: http://inabado.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.99950,135.76030
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:18
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