Ninna-ji
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Ninnaji Temple (in Japanese; Ninna Ji 仁和寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon Sect. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and founded in 888 by Emperor Uda. Ordered to be built by Emperor Uda, he wanted it built to propagate Buddhism and "Bless" the nation. The original temple and was burned to the ground in the Onin War but rebuilt roughly around 1617 during the the same time of the rebuilding of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto.
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Usually there are not many people here but during cherry blossom season it becomes popular as the grounds contains many cherry trees and "Omura" cherry trees which bloom slightly later. The pretty cherry trees with the Nannaji Pagoda in the background makes a wonderful day during the spring. Even when you are not here during cherry blossom season there is much to see here though, many halls, garden and a nice pagoda. It is free to enter the grounds but some building charge a small fee of 500 yen for adults.
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Access
Closest Train Station: Omuro-Ninnaji
33 Omuro Ouchi
Kyoto, Kyoto 616-8092 Japan
Tel: 075-461-1155
Train: A few minutes walk from the Omuroninnaji Station on the Keifuku Kitano Line (a small, tram like train).
Bus: Directly from JR Kyoto station take a JR bus. Its about a 30min. ride (230 yen). Check at the stations information desk or ask your hotel clerk.
Hotels & Lodging
View a full list of Hotels and Lodging in or nearby Ninna-ji.
Hours & Fees
Hours: The grounds of Shrines and Temples are generally open 27/7, 365 days a year but, many set their own hours. If hours are set, they are generally open from 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and close around 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the evening.
Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Ninna-ji Homepage
