 Temples & Shrines: Koryuji
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Koryuji Temple
- Oldest temple in Kyoto.
- Located in west Kyoto.
- Established in 603.
- Located near the former film studios (Eiga Mura) where Kurosawa et al made their masterpieces.
Koryuji is the oldest temple in Kyoto. It is best known for its wooden image of Bodhisattva called "Miroku-Bosatsu-Hanka-Shii-zo."
This image was the first registered national treasure in Japan.
Shotoku Taishi, who promoted Buddhism early on in Japan, gave the image to Hatano Kawakatsu in 603. The latter built the temple to enshrine the image.
The image is believed to have originally been a gift from the Korean court to Prince Shotoku Taishi. It now stands in a temple building, along with many other 1,000 year old statues. Photography is prohibited.
The temple was destroyed by fire in 818 and 1150 but was restored thereafter.
700 yen for adults. 9:00 to 4:30 (Dec-Feb), 5:00 (Mar-Nov).
Access
Uzumasa Station on the Keifuku line. By bus #75, Ukyokusogochosha-mae stop.
Tel: 075-861-1461
32 Hachiokacho, Uzumasa, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8162.
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