Koryuji
京都府
Kyoto's oldest temple founded in 603 by Hata no Kawakatsu with a Buddha given by Prince Shotoku, enshrining the Maitreya as National Treasure No. 1
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603
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1 min walk from Uzumasa-Koryuji Station (Keifuku Randen Line)
32 Uzumasa Hachiokacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
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Kyoto\'s oldest temple, founded in 603 by Hata no Kawakatsu using a Buddha image given to him by Prince Shotoku, and belonging to the Shingon Omuro-ha sect. The Maitreya (Miroku Bosatsu) Hanka-shiyui statue, National Treasure No. 1, is a supreme treasure of Japanese sculpture history, and its smile is world-famous as the "Archaic Smile." The Hata clan of Uzumasa were immigrants from the continent,…
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Origins
Koryuji is considered Kyoto's oldest temple, said to have been founded in 603 by Hata no Kawakatsu, chief of the immigrant Hata clan, using a Buddha image bestowed upon him by Prince Shotoku. In its early years the temple was also known by names such as Hachiokaji and Hata no Kimitera. The Hata clan…
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Rebirth in Pure Land
Longevity and freedom from age-related suffering. Associated with Yakushi Buddha and the Seven Lucky Gods (Jurojin, Fukurokuju).
Derived from the enshrined deity "弥勒菩薩"
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Visiting Information
Hours
9:00–17:00 (Mar–Nov), 9:00–16:30 (Dec–Feb). Grounds free; fee applies to Reihokan only. Open year-round.
Admission
Reihokan admission: 1,000 adults, 500 high school, 400 elementary/junior high.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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