Nison-in Temple

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A Tendai Buddhist temple located in the Sagano area of Ukyo Ward in Kyoto City. The temple is called the Nison-in, meaning “Hall of Two Buddhas,” because its principle objects of worship are two standing figures of Gautama Buddha and Amitabha. The temple is said to have been founded by the priest Ennin at the behest of Emperor Saga during the early Heian period. In addition to the main temple nave, the grounds are dotted with the graves of court nobles and distinguished families. Famed for its autumn foliage, the temple is visited by numerous worshipers each year in fall. The temple path extending from the main gate, once the Yakuimon gate at Fushimi Castle that was moved here, is nicknamed the “Autumn Foliage Horse Riding Grounds” on account of the beauty of the scenery during the season.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Saganisoninmonzenchoujinchou 27 Map
Area: Arashiyama / Sagano / Takao Area
Phone: 0758610687
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Junior high school students and older500yen, Elementary school age students and underFree
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Historical place

Reviewed : 2020.01.06

Nison-in is known as the place where Fujiwarano Teika redacted “Hyakunin Isshu”, an anthology of traditional Japanese poem. In the premises of the temple, there are graves of some celebrities such as...
Very peaceful

Reviewed : 2019.11.04

Quiet and peaceful temple far from the crowds. Ideal atmosphere to meditate. Silence. Very interesting statues.
Pretty temple, even in the summer

Reviewed : 2019.06.16

If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful temple with less visitors, Nison-in is a good choice! I visited in June and thought it was pretty despite the reviews that say Autumn is the only time to...