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Kurodani, Konkai-Komyoji Temple
The very first temple of the Jodo Sect, founded by Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo Sect.
Often affectionately referred to as "Kurodani-san", this temple is the head temple of the Jodo Sect. In 1175, Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo Sect, descended from Mt. Hiei and first established this temple in Kurodani, marking it as the earliest temple of the sect. The temple also played a significant role during the end of the Tokugawa shogunate. Matsudaira Katamori, the Lord of the Aizu domain and appointed as the Kyoto protector, set up his base here. This connection also ties the temple to the Shinsengumi, a special samurai police force, as Kondo Isami and Hijikata Toshizo were among Matsudaira's subordinates.
Notable structures within the temple complex include the main gate, which bears the imperial inscription "The First Gate of Pure Land True Sect" penned by Emperor Gokomatsu, the Amida Hall reconstructed by Toyotomi Hideyori, and the Miedo Hall, where a portrait of Honen Shonin is enshrined. Another must-see is the statue of Amida Buddha, characterized by its distinctive hairstyle known as Rahotsu.
Every autumn, the temple offers special viewings where areas usually off-limits, such as the study and the stroll-style garden named "Shiun-no-Niwa", are open to the public. During this period, the maple leaves are illuminated, creating a dreamlike ambiance.
Highlights
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The head temple of the Jodo Sect, opened by Honen Shonin.
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Known as the birthplace of the Shinsengumi.
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The Amida Buddha statue with its unique hairstyle is a highlight.
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Autumn special viewings include an illumination event of the autumn leaves.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- くろ谷 金戒光明寺
- Postal Code
- 606-8331
- Address
- 121 Kurodanicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
- Telephone
- 075-771-2204
- Closed
- Open every day
- Hours
- Open for worship at any time. ※Miedo Hall: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Fee
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Admission: Free
※Special viewing fees (Miedo Hall, Daikodo, Garden) Adults: 1,000 yen, Elementary students: 500 yen
※Gate Set Admission Adults: 1,600 yen, Elementary students: 800 yen - Access
- From Hankyu Kyoto Line's Kyoto-kawaramachi Station, take the city bus to "Okazaki-michi", then a 10-minute walk.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
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Official Website (English)
Official Website (Japanese)
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