Kajū-ji, Buddhist temple in Yamashina district, Kyoto, Japan.
The temple grounds feature a central pond called Himuro, surrounded by traditional Japanese gardens with lotus flowers and iris blooms throughout the seasons.
Emperor Daigo established Kaju-ji in 900 CE as a memorial to his mother Fujiwara no Taneko, though the temple burned down in 1470 and was later rebuilt.
The temple maintains its status as a monzeki temple, where imperial princes traditionally served as head priests, reflecting its connection to Japanese royal heritage.
Located six minutes from Ono Station on the Tozai subway line, the temple welcomes visitors between 9:00 and 16:00 with an entrance fee of 400 yen.
The temple grounds contain a 750-year-old Chinese juniper tree that stands near a historic stone lantern donated by Mito Mitsukuni during the Edo period.
Location: Yamashina-ku
Inception: 900
Founders: Daigo, Fujiwara no Sadakata, Shōshun
Address: 京都府京都市山科区勧修寺仁王堂町27-6
GPS coordinates: 34.96121,135.80756
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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