Jōkō-in Temple
常光院
Jokoin is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Kyoto, notable as the family temple of Yatsuhashi Kengyo.
What it is
- Jodo-shu temple in Kyoto, a sub-temple of Konkai Komyoji.
- Founded in 1577 as Myojuin, renamed Jokoin in 1644.
- Family temple of Yatsuhashi Kengyo.
- Known by the common name Hachihashidera.
What to see
- Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
- Main hall is made of reinforced concrete.
Getting there
- Located next to Konkai Komyoji's main gate.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市左京区黒谷町33 Open in Google Maps
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