Jōdo-in, Buddhist temple in Sakyo district, Kyoto, Japan
Located north of Ginkaku-ji Temple, Jodo-in features traditional Japanese architecture with a main hall containing a seated Amida Buddha statue.
The temple originated from a Tendai sect temple called Jodoji, which existed during the Heian period until its destruction in the Onin War.
Jodo-in maintains the Daimonji bonfire, one of the five mountain bonfires lit during the annual Obon festival in Kyoto.
The temple stands at 30 Ginkakuji-cho in Sakyo-ku, with access through a 10-minute walk from the Ginkakuji-michi bus stop.
The temple houses a black Buddha statue from the Fujiwara period and serves as the residence for monks who perform sutras during the Daimonji fire ceremony.
Location: Sakyō-ku
Phone: +81757715158
GPS coordinates: 35.02733,135.79761
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:45
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