Kyoto, Japan

Kōryū-ji

Kōryū-ji, Kyoto

Said to be Kyoto's oldest temple, founded in 603 by the Hata clan leader Hata no Kawakatsu and linked to Prince Shotoku. It guards the Miroku Bosatsu, a serene wooden Maitreya that became Japan's very first designated National Treasure.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Kōryū-ji, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 35.0155, 135.70726

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