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  • Jurinji Temple

  • Ariwarano Narihira, one of the six famous poets from the Heian era .
    He lived in here in his final years.
  • 481 Oshio-cho Oharano Nishikyo-ku
  • Hankyu Bus : Oshio stop -walk 5 min
    TEL / 075-331-0154
Jurinji

Jurinji Temple belong to the Tendai sect of Buddhism.
It is also called "Narihira temple".
Ariwarano Narihira, one of the six famous poets from the Heian era (794-1192) .
He lived in here in his final years.
This temple was originally built in 850 by Empress Somedono.
After this temple was destroyed by fire during the Onin War, it was restored between 1661 and 1673.
The main hall has the principal image of the Ksitigarbha (a maternity belt).
It is God of easy delivery.


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