Koryu-ji Temple (広隆寺)

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Basic Information

Address:京都市右京区太秦蜂岡町 Phone:075-861-1461Hours:9:00~17:00(冬季は短縮) Fee:境内自由 霊宝殿のみ700円 Access:Website:

Description

Founded by Prince Shotoku. It is Kyoto's oldest temple.
Its most famous treasure is the Miroku Bosatsu hanka shii-zo (Half-Lotus Pensive Bodhisattva), which can be seen in the Reiho-den (Treasure Hall).
The lecture hall is the oldest building in Kyoto, housing statues of Amida Nyorai, Jizo Bosatsu, and the seated Kokuzo Bosatsu.

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