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What is Jurin-ji Temple?
Jurin-ji Temple, founded in 850 (Kasho 3), is said to have originated when Dengyo Daishi (a Buddhist priest) enshrined a Jizo (a Jizo statue of prolonged life) he had created to pray for the safe delivery of Empress Someden by Emperor Buntoku. In the late Heian period (794-1185), it is said that Narihira Zaihara spent his last years at the temple and expressed his feelings for Takako Fujiwara in a salted ware.
Basic Information
| Name | Jurinji Temple |
| Benefit | Marriage, childbirth, safe childbirth, good luck, prolongation of life |
| Hours of operation | 9:00~17:00 |
| Admission fee | 400 yen |
| Parking lot | Free parking available |
| Location | 481, Oharano Koshio-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 610-1133, Japan |
| TEL: 075-331-0154 | 075-331-0154 |
Features and Highlights
- A place associated with the Heian-period poet, Urahara no Narihira
- Sanpo-Fuken-no-Teien” (dry landscape garden of the Edo period)
- Naruhira Cherry Blossom, a weeping cherry tree over 200 years old
- A rare structure with a palanquin-shaped roof
Sanpo-Fushin-no-Niwa: Surrounded by a high corridor, a tea ceremony room, and a palace, Sanpo-Fushin-no-Niwa is a canopy of weeping cherry trees that bloom in spring. Visitors can enjoy different looks by viewing the garden from three different perspectives: standing, sitting, and lying down.
Naruhira C herry Blossoms: Naruhira Cherry Blossoms, weeping cherry trees over 200 years old, are in full bloom in the courtyard. Its beauty is breathtaking, and it is known as one of the most beautiful spots in the springtime.
Shiogama Site and Hokyointo: The ” Shiogama Site,” where Narihira Saibara burned salt to express his love for Takako Fujiwara, and Hokyointo, the grave of Narihira Saibara, are located next to each other. The Shiogama Site is said to be beneficial for the fulfillment of love, and the Hokyoin Pagoda is said to be beneficial for the improvement of one’s talent in poetry.
Event Information
- May 28: Sangen Houmyo (memorial service for three strings) on the anniversary of Narihira’s death
- June 3rd Sunday, 13:00: Shomyo and Sangen listening party
- August 23, 10:00: Opening of the hidden statue of Honzon Jizoson
- November 23, 13:00: Shio-gama purification ritual
How to access
- Hankyu Bus ” Koshio ” stop, 1 minute walk
Summary
Jurinji Temple, which conveys the elegant beauty of the Heian period (794-1192) to the present day, is a hidden tourist attraction in Kyoto’s Nishikyo Ward. The atmospheric garden, magnificent weeping cherry blossoms, and historical buildings open the door to a world of Heian-era picture scrolls for visitors. Enjoy a quiet moment at Jurin-ji Temple, where history and beauty merge.
