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Jingo-ji Temple

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Historic Kyoto temple with national treasures, autumn colors, and unique traditions.

Jingo-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Shingon sect temple founded by Wake no Kiyomaro.
  • Formed in 824 by merging two temples.
  • Main deity is Yakushi Nyorai.

What to see

  • National Treasure: Yakushi Nyorai statue.
  • National Treasure: temple bell made in 875.
  • Origin of the 'kawarake-nage' custom.

When to go

  • Known for its autumn foliage.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府京都市右京区梅ヶ畑高雄町5 Open in Google Maps

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