Ninna-ji Temple

4.5

This temple built in 888 by Emperor Uda is also known as Omuro Gosho. It is a World Heritage site and head temple of the Omuro sect of Shingon Buddhism, with a number of Important Cultural Properties on the expansive grounds including the National Treasure main building, five-storied pagoda, Goei-do building and Deva gate. The late blooming “Omuro Sakura” cherry blossom are best seen from mid to late April, and in autumn one can enjoy the beautiful and symbolic Kyoto sight of red and yellow leaves covering the road up to the main temple.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Omuroouchi 33 Map
Area: Around Kinkaku-Ji Temple Area
Phone: 0754611155
Hours: [Goten Hours] [Mar.--Nov.] 9:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30) [Dec.--Feb.] 9:00-16:30 (Last entry 16:00) [Reiho Hall] 9:00-16:30
Closed: Closed except in spring and autumn (Reihokan)
Fees: [Gosho Garden Admission fee] [Adult] 800yen [High school students or less] Free [Reihokan Admission fee] [Adult] 500yen [High school students or less] Free
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (with some steps)
Infant friendly: Yes (varies depending on the visit location)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Lovely temple

Reviewed : 2023.04.22

Plenty of things to do here. If you go in April you may want to go to Omuro Zakura (Cherry Blossoms) as well. I went there on a rainy Tuesday but I still enjoyed it. There werent as many tourists as...
Visit the Free Part of the Complex, the Pagoda is Amazing

Reviewed : 2021.10.02

I stopped at Ninna-ji Temple on my way to Kinkakuji. There are two sections to this complex a paid section and free section. I honestly wouldnt recommend paying the ¥500 for the paid portion as the...
Nicest temple visit

Reviewed : 2020.02.03

Everybody would be rushing to Kinkakuji Temple down the road, but I have to say this temple was the nicest temple experience we had.This was due to the expansive temple grounds and lack of people...