Jojuji Temple
Jojuji Temple（浄住寺） was founded in 810 by Jikaku Ennin (Tendai sect) at the behest of Emperor Saga.
The Hojo (not usually open to the public) is the relocated residence of Tsunamura Date, and there is a hole in the interior to allow the young Tsunamura to escape.In front of the hojo is a Muromachi period pond garden.
Rakusai, where Jojuji Temple is located, is a bamboo-growing area. In the precincts of the temple, you can see the tortoiseshell bamboo, which was used as a walking stick in the period drama Mito Komon, and the square-shaped Shiho bamboo.
To get to Jojuji Temple from Kyoto Station, take the bus for about 51 minutes and walk about 5 minutes from the bus stop.
Jojuji Temple Map
| opening hours | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※Dec. to Mar. until 4:00 p.m. |
| entrance fee | normally not open to the public※Special visit: Adults 800 yen, Elementary school students 400 yen |
| bus stop | Kyoto Bus Kokedera/Suzumushidera bus stops※5 minutes walk after getting off at the bus stop |
| station | Hankyu Kamikatsura Station※Approx. 15 min. walk from Katsura Sta. |
| parking lot | without※Some bicycle parking available |
Jojuji Temple around
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