Nanzen-ji, A serene escape into autumn's fiery embrace

606-8435 Fuchidacho, Nanzenji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

Nanzen-ji Temple is one of Kyoto's famous temples

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Introduction

Nanzen-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Rinzai Zen Nanzenji school. The temple was founded in 1291 by Emperor Kameyama and the first abbot was Ingen Ryūki. Nanzen-ji is considered one of the Five Mountains of Kyoto and the highest-ranking Zen temple in Japan due to its founding by the imperial family.

Address

606-8435 Fuchidacho, Nanzenji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

Opening hours

December 1 to February 28, 08:40-16:30
March 1 to November 30, 08:40-17:00. [Ticket sales end 20 minutes before closing
closed from December 28th to 31st every year]

Transportation

Take the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line and get off at Kekkoshita Station. Walk for 5 minutes after exiting from Exit 1.

Phone 075-771-0365

Website http://www.nanzen.net