Koryuji temple
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Address : 32 Uzumasa Hachiokacho, Ukyo Ward Access : JR Kyoto Station > (city bus) > Uzumasa Koryuji-mae bus stop > 1 minutes walk Parking : There is a parking lot(Paid) Hours : Opning 9:00 – Closing 17:00 / Opning 9:00 – Closing 16:30 (December to February) Entrance fee : 800 yen |
About Koryuji temple
It is the oldest temple in Kyoto, established with a Buddhist statue presented by Prince Shotoku in 603 as its principal image.
That principal image is the statue of Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya Bodhisattva), which was the first to be designated a National Treasure. The figure, depicted in a contemplative pose with the right hand resting against the cheek, is beautiful and popular among admirers of Buddhist statues.
