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  • Korin-in Temple

  • The main hall, the Karamon-gate and Omotem-gate are buildings of a typical zen style.
  • 80 Daitokuji-cho Murasakino Kita-ku
  • City Bus : Daitokujimae stop -walk 2 min
    TEL / 075-491-7636
Korin-in

Korin-in Temple is one of the sub-temples of Daitokuji Temple. It was founded between 1521 and 1533 by Yoshifusa Hatakeyama.
The main hall (called Hojo), the Karamon-gate and Omotem-gate are designated as Important Cultural Assets.
They are buildings of a typical zen style.
"The Tsubaki-Onagadori-Moyo-Tsuishubon" (Tray specified for important cultural asset) is owned as a treasure of the temple. It is not open to the public.


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