Jōshō-ji, Buddhist temple in Takagamine district, Kyoto, Japan.
The temple complex features a main hall surrounded by wooden structures within extensive grounds filled with maple trees and natural vegetation.
Established in 1616 by calligrapher Hon'ami Koetsu on lands granted by shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, the temple later became the Takagamine Danrin School for monk training.
The temple maintains strong connections to Yoshino Tayu, a distinguished courtesan who donated the vermillion gate and whose memorial service occurs each April.
Visitors can access the temple daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission fees of 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for children.
During the annual Yoshino Tayu Hana-kuyo festival, performers from Shimabara district present traditional music and dance beneath flowering cherry trees.
Location: Miyasaka
Inception: 1139
Founders: Emperor Sutoku
Part of: Rokushō-ji
Website: https://jyousyouji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.65303,139.64200
Latest update: March 10, 2025 04:42
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