Giō Temple

Giō Temple is a Buddhist temple in , , . Giō Temple is situated near the Buddhist temple , as well as near .
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan
  • Also known as: “Giō-ji”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Danrinji Temple and Takiguchi Temple.

Buddhist temple
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Danrin-ji was 's first Zen temple, founded in Saga, Kyōto, by order of Empress Danrin during the Jōwa era. The temple began as a nunnery with a cluster of 12 sub-temple buildings in 836.

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is a Buddhist temple.

Buddhist temple
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Nison-in is a Tendai Buddhist temple complex in , a western ward in the city of , . The temple's official name is Ogura-yama Nison-kyō-in Keidai-ji. The temple is a popular destination during the Japanese maple viewing season. is situated 260 metres southeast of Giō Temple.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arashiyama and Nishikyō-ku.

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is a district on the western outskirts of , Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the , which forms a backdrop to the district. is a nationally designated historic site and place of scenic beauty.

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is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in , . Its name means "west capital ward" and it is situated on the western edge of the city, to the south of center. is situated 5 km southeast of Giō Temple.

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is one of the eleven wards in the city of , in , . Its name means "central capital ward." As of 2021, the ward has an estimated population of 109,629 people. is situated 8 km east of Giō Temple.

Giō Temple

Latitude
35.02351° or 35° 1′ 25″ north
Longitude
135.6668° or 135° 40′ 1″ east
Open location code
8Q7Q2MF8+CP
Open­Street­Map ID
way 693279953
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­shrine
Wiki­data ID
Q11588451
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Swedish—“Giō Temple” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “祇王寺”
  • French: “temple Giō”
  • French: “Temple Giō”
  • Japanese: “Giō-ji”
  • Japanese: “ぎおうじ”
  • Japanese: “祇王寺”
  • Russian: “Гио-дзи”
  • Swedish: “Giō-ji”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Shōan-in Temple and Sagano Doll Museum.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: 後亀山天皇陵 and 四條流包丁塚.

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Worth a closer look: Central Kyoto and Higashiyama.

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