Joruriji Temple

Japanese name： 浄瑠璃寺
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Main Image Wooden Standing Kisshoten in a Shrine Category Tenbu (Deva)

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Inside a shrine in Joruriji’s Main Hall stands a richly colored wooden image of Kisshoten, the goddess of beauty and good fortune. Records indicate that the statue dates to around 1212 in the early Kamakura period, and it is designated an Important Cultural Property. Its full face, elaborate ornaments and remarkably preserved colors give the figure an elegant, almost luminous presence. The shrine is normally closed, but the image is unveiled during fixed periods at New Year, in spring and in autumn; in 2026 the autumn opening runs from October 1 through November 30. Its vivid and graceful character offers a striking contrast to the temple’s austere Nine Amida statues.

Basic Information

Spot ID 7650
Temple / Site Joruriji Temple
Visiting Area Main Hall (Kisshoten Shrine)
Visiting Status Limited-period viewing / Jan 1–15, Mar 21–May 20, and Oct 1–Nov 30
Address 京都府木津川市加茂町西小札場40

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