Historical
Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 1 of 2
Justin VelgusStand in front of the nine dragon-headed statue of Benzaiten inside Kyoto's Nison-in Temple and you will feel a sense of ..
Nisonin Temple
Nison-in is a Tendai Buddhist temple complex in Ukyō-ku, a western ward in the city of Kyoto, Japan. The temple's official name is Ogura-yama Nison-kyō-in Keidai-ji. The temple is a popular destination during the Japanese maple viewing season. [Wikipedia]
Overview
Address
27 Chosin Nison-in Monzen Ukyo-ku Kyoto (Map) (Directions)Hours
9:00 - 16:30 Open NowOpening Hours
Monday
9:00 - 16:30
Tuesday
9:00 - 16:30
Wednesday
9:00 - 16:30
Thursday
9:00 - 16:30
Friday
9:00 - 16:30
Saturday
9:00 - 16:30
Sunday
9:00 - 16:30
Holidays
9:00 - 16:30
Price
¥500
Phone Number
075-861-0687Website
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Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 2 of 2
Justin VelgusThe nine dragon-headed water god Kuzuryu and lucky god Benzaiten seemed to have fused together. According to Japanese history,..
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Autumn Foliage Path to Nison-in - 1
Takako SakamotoI admired and appreciated the brilliant autumn leaves at the famous temple approach of Nison-in, 'Momiji-no Baba (Riding Grounds..
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Autumn Colors at Nison-in - 2
Takako SakamotoEnjoy the luxury of relaxing in the garden of Nison-in Temple, Kyoto. Sit on the wooden floor of Misono-tei Tea House admiring the..
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Early Summer Green at Nison-in - 3
Takako SakamotoThe two statues of the principal images of Nison-in Temple in Kyoto are as wonderful as famous maple leaves in autumn here.
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Kyoto Nison-in Temple in Autumn
Tomoko KamishimaNison-in Temple in Arashiyama (northwest Kyoto) is a fantastic place to enjoy autumn leaves. The view from the top of the hill..
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Nison-in Temple, Kyoto
Larry KnipfingEstablished long ago, in 834, Nison-in was destroyed during the Onin War (1467-1477) and then rebuilt. Many people flock here during..
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