Nanzenji Temple

Approx. Time: 2 hours
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate

This large, active temple is one of the most important in Kyoto. Nanzenji Temple, originally a detached palace of Emperor Kameyama in the 13th century, became the headquarters of the great Rinzai sect in 1293. In spite of fires, an eclectic collection of notable structures remain. Before entering the main compound it is worth exploring the surroundings. Several sub temples exist here.

Courtesy of Japan Tourism Board.

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