Jōdo-in Temple
浄土院
Jōdo-in is a historic nunnery in Kyoto with an important Heian-period Amida Nyorai statue.
What it is
- Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple and nunnery.
- Founded in the Heian period by Sōin.
- Originally a retreat for Hannshū-in temple.
- Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
What to see
- Main hall, kuri, Jizō-dō, Inari-sha, and sanmon.
- Wooden seated Amida Nyorai statue.
- Statue made in 1096 by Jakunō.
- Statue is an Important Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市上京区今出川通千本西入南上善寺町179 Open in Google Maps
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