Jōruri-ji

浄瑠璃寺
temple in Kizugawa
#1 in Kizugawa / #968 in Japan
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Jōruri-ji is a serene Buddhist temple located in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its picturesque garden and historical significance, Jōruri-ji is one of the few remaining temples from the Heian period that features a combination of Pure Land Buddhist architecture and traditional Japanese garden design. The temple is particularly famous for its Amida Hall, which houses nine statues of Amida Nyorai, representing different phases of the Buddha's enlightenment.


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