THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- Page 1 Toji temple, Tenjuan temple, Eikando temple
- Page 2 Konkai Komyoji temple, Kiteno Tenmangu shrine, Kiyomizudera
- Page 3 Hogon-in temple, Yasaka shrine, Korin-in temple
- Page 4 Shogun Zuka Seiryuden, Ruriko-in temple, Shoren-in temple
- Page 5 Kodaiji temple, Entoku-in temple, Daikakuji temple
- Page 6 Manshu-in temple, Chion-in temple, Syorinji temple
- Page 7 Byodo-in temple, Hosen-in temple, Daigoji temple
- Page 8 Zuishin-in temple, Rokuoh-in temple ,Tofukuji temple
- Page 9 Kenninji temple
The following is the contents of this article.
The Schedule of 2024
- 11/30～12/14
- 17:30～19:30 (Entrance closes at 19:00)
- Reservation needed Check out JR website( in Japanese).
- Entrence fee 1,800円
Overview
Kenninji was founded by Eisai/ Yosai (栄西) who introduced Zen to Japan. It is a typical Zen temple and has beautiful gardens including so-called Zen garden/ Karesansui gardens.
And it has famous Fujin Raijinzu Byobu and we can see a replica.
The night illumination of Kenninji temple
The most beautiful place in Kenninji is Chontei garden. The ocean (or river) is painted in the sliding door emphasizes the colors of autumn leaves. In this garden, we can find three stones in any direction.
Daiyuen (Zen/ Karesansui garden) in not illuminated but it is extraordinary calm. We cannot visit Karesauni gardens at night.
The other side of the garden is illuminated. There is a lone tree with brilliant red leaves.
About Kenninji 建仁寺基本情報
How to get to Kennninji?
About 10 minutes From Shijo Kawaramach bus stop and Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi sta.
About 5 minutes from Gion bus stop and Keihan Gion Shijo sta.
