Anrakuju-in

Anrakuju-in features a two-tier pagoda, a traditional belfry, and a stone-paved path leading to the main temple structure in Kyoto's southern district.

The temple, established in 1137 by Emperor Toba, transformed from an imperial villa into a religious center where both Emperor Toba and Emperor Konoe found their final resting place.

The temple preserves Heian period artworks, including a silk painting depicting Amida with twenty-five bosatsu and a wooden statue of Amida Nyorai.

The temple maintains limited public access and requires advance arrangements for visits, with access available from the nearby Takeda station.

The Ashikaga clan, which later became a powerful shogunate family, derived its name from an estate that originally belonged to this temple.

Location: Fushimi-ku

GPS coordinates: 34.95250,135.75472

Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:04