Jōruri-ji

The temple features a traditional garden with a large central pond, connecting an east pagoda to a west paradise hall through a stone bridge path.

Founded in 1047 by priest Gimyō Shōnin, the temple structures were strategically relocated before the Kamakura period to prevent destruction during wartime conflicts.

The temple houses nine seated Amida Buddha statues representing the stages of Nirvana, positioned within the Paradise Hall constructed in 1107.

Visitors can reach the temple by taking the Tono Line to Joruri-ji mae station from JR Kamo Station or boarding an express bus from JR Nara Station.

The garden pond follows the shape of the Sanskrit letter A, creating a physical representation of the transition between birth and death in Buddhist philosophy.

Location: Kizugawa

Inception: 1047

Part of: 18 pagodes et temples bouddhistes, 49 svetih mest Saigokuja Jakušija, 関西花の寺二十五霊場, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi

Address: 京都府木津川市加茂町西小札場40

GPS coordinates: 34.71611,135.87306

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19