Jōshōkō-ji Temple

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Jōshōkō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai temple founded by an emperor, featuring a unique garden and cherry tree.

Jōshōkō-ji Temple — Indiana jo CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

A Rinzai school temple.
Founded by Emperor Kōgon around 1363.
Principal image is Shaka Nyorai.
Associated with Emperor Kōgon.

What to see

The garden created by Emperor Kōgon.
A Shari-tō moved from Kitano Tenmangū.
A wooden Amitābha Triad statue.
The Nine-Layer Cherry Tree, a national natural monument.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府京都市右京区京北井戸町丸山14-6 Open in Google Maps

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