This was one of my favourite temples I went to in Kyoto. Nanzenji is the head temple of the Rinzaishu-Nanzenji school, one of the Zen sects. Emperor Kameyama built the villa originally in 1264, however the buildings were destroyed by fire in 1467 and were rebuilt in the Momoyama Period (1570-1600). The famous zen garden Karesansui (dry japanese garden) are... More

Lovely temple area with amazingly nice gates. It seems the gates are one of the national treasures (if not wrong).

This was a very nice place set in lovely, peaceful gardens. We had actually walked through the gate when a Japanese lady showed us you could pay to go up into the gate itself. It isn't very obvious when you walk in but I would really recommend doing it. The cost was 300 yen. You can walk around the whole... More

The gardens at Nanzen-ji flowed into smallish spaces created by niches of a wandering, low, temple building. Much of the spaces could be viewed from wooden decks leading around the buildings and its rooms; some could be seen framed by windows of meeting rooms. It had an intimate feel and really demonstrates the term "rooms" in garden design. I loved... More

You are away from Kyoto Station, but I do not have trash and feel of the channel as well, or will not be good unlike other temples? It came to Nanzenji, and to eat the tofu wonder if travel for an adult?

Get off at Keage station walk through the Nanzen-ji temple and travel along the road to the Path of Philosophy and finish at the Silver Pavilion. Nanzen-ji Temple is beautiful during Cherry Blossom season, the area encompasses the Hojo Garden and the Tenjuan garden which is far more impressive than the Hojo garden. To see the temple and gardens it... More

Nanzen-Ji area is comprised of different structures, each requiring different admission fees. The most impressive for us was the great wooden gate called the Sanmon. It takes 300 Yen to enter and the stairs are a bit steep, and tricky especially after taking off your shoes and you're walking on socks. But once you get up to the second floor,... More

This temple is accessible from the Kyoto city centre. In fact, you can walk from Sanjo station if you wish. It's 2 stations away. And it is famous for its aqueduct which carries water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto city. The aqueduct is also famous for its location place for some TV programs, especially suspense dramas. Cherry blossom and autumn... More

After you visited the Silver Pavillion, you will see Philosopher's Walk on your left, follow this road, about 30 minutes, depend how fast you walk, Cherry blossom time might be longer, also both side of the brook, there are many Tea House and Artists studios, if you like to stop and check it out, you set your own pace, Nanzen-Ji... More