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Kennin-ji

Kyoto's Oldest Zen Temple in the Heart of Gion

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Kyoto

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About This Destination

Kyoto's oldest Zen temple, founded in 1202 by Eisai who introduced Zen and tea to Japan, home to the iconic Twin Dragons ceiling painting and Fujin-Raijin wind and thunder gods screen.

Location

Prefecture: 京都府 (Kyoto)

Address: 584 Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0811

Nearest Station: Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Line)

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Food Options: No dining inside the temple. The surrounding Gion district offers an enormous selection of restaurants, from traditional kaiseki and teahouses to casual izakayas along Hanamikoji-dori.

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584 Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0811

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