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Nanzen-ji
CultureVisit: ~75 min
Zen temple of the Rinzai school founded in 1291 by Emperor Kameyama, on the lower slopes of Higashiyama. Its great Sanmon gate looms over the grounds, and on the site there is a Meiji-era brick aqueduct, called Suirokaku, which has become one of the most photographed images of Kyoto. It is surrounded by sub-temples, dry gardens and deciduous trees, which turn red in autumn. It is located east of the centre, near the Philosopher's Path.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Nanzen-ji: 3 missions
- Sit in front of the Hōjō gardenIf the site is open, enter the Hōjō buildings and contemplate their dry garden from the wooden corridor.
- Photograph the Suirokaku aqueductFind the brick aqueduct in the temple grounds and photograph its arches from below.
- Climb the Sanmon gateLook closely at the great Sanmon gate and, if allowed, climb up to see the grounds from above.
Near Nanzen-ji
Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji294 m awayHeian Shrine1.2 km awayPhilosopher's Path1.5 km awayGinkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)1.7 km awayYasaka Shrine1.7 km awayKōdai-ji1.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Nanzen-ji?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Nanzen-ji?
Sit in front of the Hōjō garden, Photograph the Suirokaku aqueduct and Climb the Sanmon gate.
What is there to see near Nanzen-ji?
Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji (294 m), Heian Shrine (1.2 km) and Philosopher's Path (1.5 km).
Source: Wikipedia