Place of worship

Kennin-ji Temple Hatto

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Tips from locals

京の片泊まり
March 25, 2020
Kenninji Temple is also a must-see destination! The dragon painting paints on its celling is beautiful. Distance: 4 minutes' walk Opening hours: 10:00~17:00 Entrance fee: 500JPY
加茂
December 14, 2018
15 minutes walk from our inn. This is a temple with a folding screen depicting Japan's famous national treasure, Fujin and Raijin. Although it is a replica, you can view it inside the museum. It is also famous for its ceiling painting of Ssangyong and the dry landscape garden.
RESISTAY Support
June 7, 2018
Kenninji is a temple of the Zen sect, one of the main branches of Japanese Buddhism. Buddhism, founded approximately 2,500 years ago in India by Shakyamuni Buddha, teaches that the inherent suffering of life can be transcended through equanimity, wisdom, and compassion.
Alex
May 20, 2016
Kenninji temple : You can see the Zen style garden and dragon seiling. Worth going!
Kyoto
February 22, 2019
Kenninji temple is one of the main branches of Japanese Buddhism. It was founded 2,500 years ago. The arts called "The Wind and Thunder Gods is very famous in Japan. You should see them if you come to Kyoto!

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