Horinji Temple

Japanese name： 宝林寺

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Main Image Seated Shaka Nyorai, Yakushi Nyorai, and Amida Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)

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Description

Horinji is a Rinzai Zen temple of the Daitokuji school in the rural hills of Kameoka. Its treasure repository houses three Heian-period seated Buddhas—Shaka Nyorai, Yakushi Nyorai and Amida Nyorai—all designated Important Cultural Properties. The Yakushi follows the gentle Jocho style with influence from sculptors of the En school, while the Amida is regarded as an especially refined work closely adhering to Jocho-style ideals. The statues are normally closed to the public, but all three are scheduled to be unveiled during the Kyoto Special Opening of Normally Closed Cultural Properties from November 14 to 29, 2026. The chance to compare three distinguished Heian Buddhas together makes this an exceptionally substantial Buddhist-statue destination.

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Spot ID 7646

Temple / Site Horinji Temple

Visiting Area Treasure Repository

Visiting Status Normally closed / special opening scheduled for November 14–29, 2026

Address 京都府亀岡市宮前町神前狭間27

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