Kennin-ji

πŸ›• Temple
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Prefecture
Kyoto
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Type
Temple
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Β₯600
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About This Destination

Kyoto's oldest Zen temple. Founded 1202 by Eisai, who brought Zen and tea to Japan. Twin Dragons ceiling painting, Fujin-Raijin screen (reproduction; originals in Kyoto National Museum).
Founded 1202 by the monk Eisai, who brought Zen Buddhism and tea cultivation from Chinaβ€”making this the birthplace of Japanese tea culture. Located in the middle of Gion but quiet inside. The Dharma Hall ceiling has a Twin Dragons painting by Koizumi Junsaku, 11.4 Γ— 15.7 meters, completed 2002 for the 800th anniversary. The temple displays reproductions of Tawaraya Sotatsu's Fujin-Raijin (Wind and Thunder Gods) screen; originals are in Kyoto National Museum. Several Zen gardens including the minimalist Circle-Triangle-Square garden. Public zazen sessions regularly.

Location

Prefecture: 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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