Jukō-in, Kyoto

Name: Jukō-in
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#151 among attractions in Kyoto

Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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Jukō-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan. It was founded in 1566 as the mortuary temple of Miyoshi Nagayoshi. In 1589 Sen no Rikyū designated it as the mortuary temple for his family. The Hondō and chashitsu are Important Cultural Properties and the gardens have been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty. A painting of Miyoshi Nagayoshi has also been designated an Important Cultural Property. The temple also contains a great number of fusuma paintings done by Kanō Eitoku. ()

Local name: 聚光院 Coordinates: 35°2'38"N, 135°44'42"E

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Jukō-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Daitoku-ji, Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto Botanical Garden.

1 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple,
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
25 min walk • Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a historic temple that has become an emblem of Kyoto, Japan. This Zen Buddhist temple is renowned for its top two floors completely covered in gold leaf, reflecting an image of opulence and serenity on the pond it...
~300 ftE
Buddhist temple site known for gardens
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
2 min walk • Nestled in the northern part of Kyoto, Daitoku-ji stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted Zen Buddhist traditions. This sprawling temple complex, established in the 14th century, is not only a place of religious significance but also a serene park that offers a...
1.2 miN
Long-standing Shinto shrine by a river
Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto
30 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of Kyoto, Kamigamo Shrine stands as a serene testament to Japan's ancient Shinto traditions. This historic shrine, one of the oldest in Japan, has been a spiritual sanctuary since its establishment in 678 AD.
1.1 miE
Botanical gardens with a serene setting
Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kyoto
28 min walk • The Kyoto Botanical Garden, nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan, is a verdant oasis that offers a serene escape from the urban landscape. Established in 1924, this expansive park encompasses an area of roughly 240,000 square meters and is renowned...
1.1 miSW
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
29 min walk • Kitano Tenmangū is a historic Shinto shrine nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its profound connection to scholarship and the arts, this revered site is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet, and politician deified as Tenjin, the...
1.2 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seimei Shrine, Kyoto
31 min walk • Seimei Shrine, a serene and historically rich Shinto shrine nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a tribute to the revered Heian-era astrologer and diviner, Abe no Seimei. This tranquil site, enveloped by lush greenery, offers a glimpse into Japan's ancient...
1.1 miSW
Historic shrine with cherry blossoms
Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
28 min walk • The Hirano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto. This shrine is known and popular for its gardens and many trees.
1.2 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto
30 min walk • Kamo Shrine is a general term for an important Shinto sanctuary complex on both banks of the Kamo River in northeast Kyoto. It is centered on two shrines.
0.7 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Honpō-ji, Kyoto
19 min walk • Honpō-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Its sangō is "Eishōzan".
~670 ftSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōtō-in, Kyoto
4 min walk • Kōtō-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Hosokawa Tadaoki. There is a teahouse, the Shōkō-ken, and the gardens are celebrated for their momiji.
1 miS
Museum, History museum
Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto
26 min walk • The Kyoto City Archaeological Museum is located in Kyoto and showcases the city's archaeological findings. The building was constructed in 1914. A part of its exhibit are replicas of the golden tea utensils of the 16th century Golden Tea Room.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jukō-in?

Nearby attractions include Sōken-in, Kyoto (1 min walk), Daitoku-ji, Kyoto (2 min walk), Daisen-in, Kyoto (2 min walk), Kōtō-in, Kyoto (4 min walk).

How to get to Jukō-in by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jukō-in:

Bus

Kenkun Jinja-mae • Lines: 1, バス (6 min walk)
Funaokayama • Lines: 1, バス (7 min walk)

Metro

Kitaōji • Lines: K (20 min walk)
Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (24 min walk)

Light rail

Kitano-Hakubaichō • Lines: B (36 min walk)