Shomyoji Temple
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A temple associated with Murata Juko, known as the founder of the wabi-cha style of tea ceremony
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It is believed to have been established as a branch temple for the scholar monks of Kohfukuji Temple. Initially, around 1,900 stone Jizo statues located on the temple grounds were used in the walls of Tamon Castle, constructed by the Sengoku warlord Matsunaga Hisahide in 1560. Murata Juko, credited with founding the tea ceremony and having been a monk at Shomyoji Temple, built the teahouse "Dokuro-an" (commonly known as Juko-an) and is recognized for introducing the realm of wabi-cha tea. On May 15th, the anniversary of his death, the main hall and teahouse are specially opened to the public.
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General Information
- Address
- 7 Shobuike-cho, Nara City, Nara, 630-8254
- contact details
- 0742-23-4438（Shomyoji Temple）
- Fax Number
- 0742-23-4459
- Times
- Hondo (main hall), Chashitsu (tea room) (*May 15 only): 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Temple precincts: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. - Closed
- The Hondo and Chashitsu are open for visits only on May 15 (10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
*Not open for visits at other times.
The temple precincts are open for visits at any time (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. / Open every day throughout the year) - Access
- 10 minutes on foot from Kintetsu-Nara Station
15 minutes on foot from JR Nara Station - Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
- Hondo/Chashitsu
Adults: 1,000 yen
University students: 1,000 yen
Senior high school students: 1,000 yen
Junior high school students: 1,000 yen
Elementary school students: 1,000 yen - Events
- Jukoki: May 15
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