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Kennin-ji temple
Founded in 1202 by eisai, it is the head temple of the kenninji branch of the rinzai school of zen buddhism. the hojo (abbot's quarters), a designated important cultural property, houses a dry landscape garden and the national treasure, "fujin raijin-zu" (wind god and thunder god) by tawaraya sotatsu (a replica is on display).
Facility photos
*Basic information
| Business hours | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm, gates close at 5:00 pm) |
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| Address | 584 komatsu-cho, 4-chome, shijo-sagaru, yamato-oji-dori, higashiyama-ku, kyoto city |
| TEL | 075-561-6363 |
| Access | Get off at hankyu kyoto kawaramachi station and walk approximately 550m southeast. |
| WEB | https://www.kenninji.jp/
※Some links may only be in Japanese. |