自転車で仁和寺へKyoto's Ninnaji Temple was founded in 886 C.E. by the Emperor Koko.
However, for decades prior to that, it had been the summer residence for the Imperial Family known as Omuro Palace (Omuro Gosho).
Most of the present buildings were built in the 17th century.
Ninnanji is justly famous for its gates, including the entrance gate San-mon (Mountain Gate) which has a tiled roof and two devas guarding the entrance.
The Main Hall or the Hondo contains an golden image of Amitabha (a National Treasure).
The 33 meter, 5-story pagoda pictured above was built in 1637.
The temple compound also is home to many ancient Omuro Zakura, small late-blooming cherry trees.
In the hills just behind Ninnaji is the Hachi-ju Haka-sho (88 Temple Pilgrimage), a short hike around mini-temples mirrored on the more famous 88 Temple Pilgrimage around Shikoku. The entire walk can be done in less than an hour and affords a great view of Kyoto below.
Ryoanji Temple, Daikakuji Temple, and the Golden Pavilion are all within 15 minutes on a bicycle.
Details
33 Ouchi Omuro
Ukyo-ku
Kyoto
075 461 1155
400 yen fee to the sub temple to the left as you enter; otherwise, it is free.
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