Jōjū-ji, Buddhist temple in Nishikyō Ward, Japan
The temple stands among Japanese maple trees at the end of a residential street, marked by a stone stairway in the Rakusai district of Kyoto.
Emperor Saga commissioned monk Ennin to establish Jōjū-ji in 810, which initially belonged to the Tendai school before transitioning to the Obaku sect.
The temple buildings display Chinese architectural elements, notably the Hondo main hall reconstructed in 1697 with its circular window design.
Visitors can access Jōjū-ji by taking bus routes 73 or 63 to Kokedera stop or walking ten minutes from Hankyu Railway Kamikatsura station.
The Hojo hall contains secret passages and wall mechanisms from its previous life as a residence of Date Tsunamura, lord of Sendai domain.
Location: Nishikyō Ward
Inception: 810
Founders: Ennin
Part of: 京都洛西観音霊場
GPS coordinates: 34.98914,135.68781
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:08
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