Admire at your leisure
forgotten ancient art

Among Joujyu-ji's private collection are historical pieces only recently rediscovered.

Receive an initiation
in Japanese culture

Rare tea ceremony, dances and music, ikebana or calligraphy, demonstrated or taught by master practitioners.

Enjoy the privacy
of a former samurai home

The temple and garden are all yours, for a gourmet meal or an exclusive photo shooting wearing kimono.

Frozen in time

Joujyu-ji Temple lets you experience Japanese history like no other place in Kyoto.