Nison-in Temple
Neighborhood: Ukyo-ku
Nearest Train: Torokko Arashiyama
Phone: +81 75 861 0687
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This is a temple of two saints: Shakya and Amida. The cemetery at this temple, characterized by its many slopes, contains the remains of both emperors and members of the aristocracy. Besides wonderful wood paneling (fusuma), the gate houses two important cultural properties, carvings of Buddhist guardians dating to the late Heian Era. The priest Honen preached here and the temple has a portrait, capturing him relaxing after soaking in the ofuro (Japanese bath). On the fourth Sunday in May, the temple plays host to a reconstruction of a Heian-era literary card game reenacted by women in period costume. Admission: JPY500
Daily 9a-4:30p
Gate of cultural properties
Neighborhood: Ukyo-ku
Nearest Train: Torokko Arashiyama
Phone: +81 75 861 0687
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This is a temple of two saints: Shakya and Amida. The cemetery at this temple, characterized by its many slopes, contains the remains of both emperors and members of the aristocracy. Besides wonderful wood paneling (fusuma), the gate houses two important cultural properties, carvings of Buddhist guardians dating to the late Heian Era. The priest Honen preached here and the temple has a portrait, capturing him relaxing after soaking in the ofuro (Japanese bath). On the fourth Sunday in May, the temple plays host to a reconstruction of a Heian-era literary card game reenacted by women in period costume. Admission: JPY500
Daily 9a-4:30pReviews
Worth the trek
This temple was a real treasure for us when we found it. Of all the temples in Kyoto, this was one ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 16 2006
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