Koryu-ji Temple

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Koryu-ji Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kyoto founded in 603 by Hata-no-Kawakatsu to honor a Buddhist statue presented from Prince Shotoku-taishi. Shotoku-taishi was the crown prince and regent to Empress Suiko, and was an enthusiastic promoter of Buddhism.
The Hatto Lecture Hall in the temple houses a magnificent trio of 9th century statues. The Reiho-kan (Treasure House) contains numerous of fine Buddhist statues from the Asuka Period (592 - 710) to the Kamakura Period (1185 - 1333) including the Naki Miroku (Crying Miroku) and the world renowned Miroku Bosatsu. The extraordinarily expressive wooden Miroku Bosatsu statue is Japan's first designated national treasure.
Opening Hours
- 9:00 - 17:00 (March - November)
- 9:00 - 16:30 (December - February)
Closed
- No closing days
Price / Entrance Fee
- Admission Free
- Reiho-kan (Treasure House): 700 yen (General, Adult); 500 - 700 yen (Student); 400 yen (Child)
Access / Public Transport
- Short walk from Uzumasa-Koryuji Station on the Randen (Keifuku) Arashiyama Main Line (A8)
Address / Location
- 32, Uzumasa Hachiokacho, Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 616-8162
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