This temple was established by the monk Gyokyo, in 860. The main hall enshrines a statue of Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha). The Gyokyo statue (an Important Cultural Property) originally was enshrined in the Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine when it was still a shrine-temple complex. The statue was removed from there when the government ordered the separation of Shinto and Buddhist religious practice in 1868, and it was transferred to the main hall of Jinnoji Temple in 1873.
Also, this temple offers a brilliant display of fall foliage along the approach and in the precincts. A majestic ginkgo tree graces the temple precincts as well.
Please note that advance reservations are required to view the interior of the main hall.
- Tel
- 075-981-2109
- Address
- 24 Yawata Nishitakabo, Yawata City, Kyoto
- Access
- Train: About 3 min. on foot from Iwashimizu-hachimangu Station (Keihan Main Line)
- Business Hours
- 10:00am - 3:00pm
The main hall is open to visitors by reservation only
Closed
No regular closing days
