What other travelers are saying about Kennin-ji Temple
An absolutely incredible temple that at first glance may not seem like much but this temple is one of the highest ranking temples in Japan and carries with it incredible important in Zen Buddhism in Japan. The temple grounds are a beautiful garden and the main hall is gorgeous with a huge mural of twin dragons on the roof. You will be required to take off your shoes before going into the temple grounds and there are special slippers in order to go into the main hall itself. Pictures inside the main hall are not allowed so please be respectful! Highly recommended and worth a trip to see one of the beautiful and most important temples in Japan!
This is an awesome Buddhist temple to visit and just sit. The zen garden is very peaceful and the spaces are meditative.
The red shoes you have to wear to see the twin dragons are small. If you are any taller than 1m70 then be prepared to feel weird. Just soak it up as an “experience” 😝
I do recommend you go to the toilet here too. If you have never walked to the loo with bells on your shoes then brace yourselves for the ride.
The old guards wandering around will tell you off if you don’t stick to the rules but they are polite and quite chill for the stickler type.
Tranquil and peaceful temple. One of the oldest temples in Kyoto. Do note that there is an entrance fee of 800 Yen. But you get to see many painting and it’s a good place to have some peace and quiet and time to yourself.
Hand drawn gushoins here as well.
Incredible temple complex in the heart of Kyoto. They run a special, limited time event called Zen Night Walk Kyoto in the temple which is a most-go if you’re in town. The entire Temple is lighten with beautiful video art effects, sounds and more. Really special setting, highly recommend!
TIP: If you happen to wear a kimono 👘, come here for a photo shoot!
Stunning and since it's out of the way, not inside the main Gion area, very often you may have it pretty much all for yourself.
A perfect place for a short walk. There is no admission fees too!
