Bukkō-ji, Buddhist temple in Shimogyō-ku, Japan
The temple occupies a central location in Kyoto, featuring a main hall that houses an Amida Buddha statue and traditional Japanese architectural elements.
Established in 1212 during the Kamakura period by Shinran's disciple Gengai, the temple moved to its current location in 1586 under Toyotomi Hideyoshi's urban planning.
The Amida Hall contains a wooden statue of Prince Shōtoku from 1320, with internal documents confirming the exact date of its construction.
The temple maintains regular hours from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM throughout the year, with morning ceremonies starting at 7:00 AM in the Amida Hall.
Emperor Go-Daigo named it Amida Bukkō-ji after experiencing a vision of light that led to the recovery of a stolen Buddha statue.
Location: Shimogyō-ku
Inception: 1212
Founders: Ryōgen
Address: 京都府京都市下京区高倉通仏光寺下ル新開町397
Website: http://bukkoji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.00081,135.76211
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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