JOJAKKO-JI
常寂光寺
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Maples and a Mountain Pagoda
JOJAKKO-JI is a historic shrine and temple in Kyoto. We've gathered 16 videos so you can explore it across the seasons on screen.
Jojakko-ji is a quiet Nichiren temple on the wooded slopes of Mount Ogura in Arashiyama. Founded in 1596, it is known for its thatched Niomon gate, a graceful wooden pagoda, and above all the blazing maples that cloak the hillside each autumn, with views over the Sagano plain.
History & Culture
On Mount Ogura
Built at the close of the 16th century on slopes long celebrated in classical poetry, the temple's grounds climb to a viewpoint over Kyoto's western hills.
Ogura-cho, Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Daytime; hours vary by season
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Hours and fees are a guide and may change — please check official information before your visit.
