Kenninji Temple

The first Zen temple in Kyoto. The temple is lined with pagodas and pagodas. The Wind God and Thunder God (national treasure) by Tawaraya Sotatsu is famous. Zen meditation and Dharma talks are held on the second Sunday of every month.

Information

Name
Kenninji Temple
建仁寺
Link
Official Site
Address
584 Komatsu-cho, Yamato-oji Shijo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone number
075-561-0190
Hours of operation

10:00-16:00

Admission fee

Adults 500 yen

Access

20 min. by city bus from JR Kyoto Stn.

Area
Kyoto Gion, Higashiyama Kyoto City
Category
Shrines, Temples, Churches

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Kyoto City

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