Koryu-ji Temple, founded in the year 603, is the oldest temple in Kyoto. Imperial Prince Shotoku Taishi donated a Buddhist statue of Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya), who it is said will come down to the earthly plane 5,670,000,000 years after Guatama’s (Buddha) death to save those who have not yet attained enlightenment.
Basic Information
- Address : 32 Hachioka-cho Uzumasa, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
