Kizugawa City Tourism Association

Kizugawa City
Map / Access

By train

Nara StationKizu Station

Approx. 9 minutes

Kyoto StationKizu Station

Approx. 40 minutes

Osaka StationKizu Station

Approx. 60 minutes

By car

Nara StationKamo

Approx. 30 minutes

Kyoto StationKizu Interchange

Approx. 35 minutes

Osaka StationKizugawa City

Approx. 50 minutes

Joruriji Temple Gansenji Temple Kaijyusenji Temple Kanimanji Temple Kanimanji Temple Tono Stone Buddha Area

Joruriji Temple

This is the only temple with a Jodo-style garden around the Takaraike that remains unchanged from the Heian period.: In 1047, Priest Gimei Shonin built this temple with the Medicine Buddha as themain statue of worship. With nine Amida Nyorai statues housed in the main hall, the temple is commonly called Kutaiji (Temple of Nine Bodies). The temple is ﬁlled withdense vegetation with a Jodo-style garden, a main hall from the end of the Heianperiod looked like.

by Bus

From JR Kamo Station, take the bus for Kamoyama no Ie (approx.20min) and get off at Joruriji-mae.

by Taxi

20 minutes from JR Nara Station, 10 minutes from JR Kamo StationJoruriji.

https://r.qrqrq.com/h9jgaYMI

Gansenji Temple

A temple full of blooming flowers every season. No. 15 of the 25 Flower Temples of Kansai.: Gansenji Temple is said to be founded by Emperor Shomu in 729. It houses several exquisite artifacts from different periods including: statues from the Heian period of a sitting Amida and an elephant-riding Samantabhadra, a thirteen-story pagoda and a five-ring tower from the Kamakura period, and a three-story pagoda from the Muromachi period. The lush green of early summer and colorful leaves in the autumn blend beautifully with the three-story pagoda. Gansenji is also nicknamed Ajisaidera (lit. the Hydrangea Temple) for the beautiful hydrangeas planted all over the temple grounds.

by Bus

From JR Kamo Station, take the bus for Kamoyama no Ie (approx. 16 min) and get off at Gansenji.

by Taxi

20 minutes from JR Nara Station, 10 minutes from JR Kamo StationJoruriji.

https://r.qrqrq.com/qWBv8h2C

Kaijyusenji Temple

Up the winding mountain path is a breathtaking view.: This temple was built under the orders of Emperor Shomu in 735. The temple once burned down in 1137, and was reconstructed in 1208 when Jokei moved in. Located on the mountainside of Sanjozan, a climb up the steep hill offers a view of the beautiful Kamo Basin. Next to the main hall is the largest Japanese bayberry tree in Kyoto Prefecture with branches that extend out into the yard, catching the eyes of visitors.

on Foot

4 km from JR Kamo Station, 1 hour.

by Bus(Weekdays)

From JR Kamo Station, take the bus to Okuhata(approx.10min) and get off at Kaijyusenji-guchi. Walk another 25 minutes.

by Taxi

10 minutes from JR Kamo Station.

https://r.qrqrq.com/rQeJ6pWQ

Kanimanji Temple

Famous for “The Grateful Crab” from the Anthology of Tales from the Past (Konjyaku Monogatarishu): Based on the excavations of the surrounding areas, Kanjimanji Temple was most likely built at the end of the seventh century. The temple is famous as the setting for the fable, “The Greatful Crab” (Kani no Ongaeshi), a story about a young girl who rescues a crab and is then helped by the same crab in escaping being made a bride to a snake. The motif of crab can be seen throughout the temple grounds. Crab-shaped lucky charms made of Kiyomizuyaki pottery are also available for purchase.

on Foot

20 minutes from JR Tanakura Station.

by Bus(Weekdays)

From JR Tanakura Station, take the bus for Shibukawa (approx. 3 min) and get off at Kanimanji-guchi. Walk another 5 minutes.

by Taxi

10 minutes from Kintetsu Shin Hosono Station.
10 minutes from JR Hosono Station.
15 minutes from JR Kizu Station.

https://r.qrqrq.com/jM4cKL2F

Jindoji Temple

In the spring, cherry blossoms and azaleas bloom beautifully at this temple: Jindoji Temple was built by Prince Shotoku. Before the entire area was burned down, it had 26 temple halls in the surrounding mountains. The current main hall was rebuilt in 1406 and has since possessed many cultural assets.

on Foot

40 minutes from JR Tanakura Station.

by Taxi

20 minutes from Kintetsu Shin Hosono Station.
10 minutes from JR Tanakura Station.

https://r.qrqrq.com/ZcJPPWmQ

Tono Stone Buddha Area

Follow the Stone Buddha’s Path, and see the Buddha statues in the fields!: Tono area has many age-old temples. From the two-kilometer walk between Joruriji Temple and Gansenji Temple, you will encounter many of the Buddhist images carved on rocks (magaibutsu) and stone Buddha statues (sekibutsu). Starting from Joruriji, you can see the long narrow stone lantern (atago toro), the smiling Buddha, and Acala stone carvings (fudo myoo magaibutsu). We recommend starting from Gansenji, which would make an easy downhill hike. On your way down, there are unmanned stands selling fresh seasonal vegetables, and you can enjoy the views of the mountains and the village.