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Koryu-ji Temple, Kyoto

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Koryu-ji Temple

Hachigaoka-cho | Uzumasa, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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Ranked #30 of 316 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Description: Founded in 622, the temple houses impressive Buddhist statues, possibly from the 6th or 7th century.
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Brandon, Canada
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“Stumbled upon the lovely grounds”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We were in Kyoto for a couple days and stayed at Guesthouse Bola Bola. We had bad jetlag and we were wandering in the wee hours when everything was closed. We visited the grounds of Koryu-ji temple. Nobody seemed to be there but there were a group of people doing early morning tai-chi or something in an open area. When... More

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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
“Very sacred and peaceful place. Please be quiet…”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Here is not a museum but a sacred temple with many images of Buddha with divine beauty. You can see (and of course pray if you want) them in silence… they are very Almost all visitors are Japanese, but all people will be welcomed. It seems to be a bit inconvenient to go from city center. However, it turned out... More

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Awara
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
“素晴らしい！”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013
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116 helpful votes 116 helpful votes
“静寂な気持ちになれます。”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013
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88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
“エレガントな弥勒菩薩様、双眼鏡があればさらに良いです”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013
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“穴場です。”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013
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“秘仏に驚き”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“半伽思唯像”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013
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“京都最古の寺院”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012
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“ゆったり紅葉の境内を散策”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012
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