Jingo-ji

Situated on Mount Takao, Jingo-ji temple features traditional Japanese architecture with multiple halls, including a main hall and a two-story pagoda.

Founded in 824 by Wake no Kiyomaro, the temple gained prominence when Buddhist masters Kukai and Saicho conducted religious lectures within its premises.

The temple maintains a collection of Buddhist statues, including the National Treasure Yakushi Nyorai statue and significant artifacts from the Heian period.

Visitors can reach Jingo-ji via a 20-minute walk from the Takao bus stop, with admission hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.

The temple offers kawarake, a traditional clay disc throwing ritual from a designated platform, symbolizing the release of negative energies.

Location: Ukyō Ward

Inception: 824

Founders: Wake no Kiyomaro

Fee: Yes

Charge: 1000 JPY; 500 JPY

Part of: 18 pagodes et temples bouddhistes, 49 svetih mest Saigokuja Jakušija, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi

Address: 京都府京都市右京区梅ヶ畑高雄町5

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-16:00

Phone: +81758611769

Website: http://jingoji.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.05502,135.67087

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06