Jūnen-ji

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Jūnen-ji, Buddhist temple in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan.

The temple features several buildings including a main hall, Bishamon-do, and Godai-do, with multiple stone steps leading to its entrance.

Originally established as a priest lodge by Prince Shina of Emperor Gokameyama in 1431, the temple moved to its current location in 1591.

The temple maintains a collection of sixteen National Treasures, including ancient manuscripts and the Name List of Abhisheka created in 812.

Visitors can reach the temple by taking a five-minute walk from the Kawaramachi Imadegawa bus stop of Kyoto City Bus service.

The temple offers a ritual where visitors throw clay plates from cliffs overlooking the Kiyotaki River to attract good fortune.

Location: Kyoto

GPS coordinates: 35.03311,135.76689

Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:02

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