Kōryū-ji Temple
Japanese name：
広隆寺
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Main Image Miroku Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
Impression TagsStillnessMysteryGentleness
DescriptionKōryū-ji in Uzumasa is regarded as Kyoto’s oldest temple and has deep ties to Prince Shōtoku and the Hata clan. Its treasure hall houses the celebrated Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya) in a contemplative half-seated pose, designated as Japan’s National Treasure No. 1. The figure’s meditative posture and faint, serene smile convey a profound sense of mystery, embodying beauty and devotion passed down across the centuries.
Basic Information
Spot ID
54
Temple / Site
Kōryū-ji Temple
Visiting Area
Reihō-den Treasure Hall
Type
Museum
Visiting Status
Usually open to visitors
Address
Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
