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    Ninna-ji Temple

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    #19 of 1,388 things to do in Kyoto
    Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites, Sacred & Religious Sites
    33 Omuro Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8092, Kyoto Prefecture
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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    Ninna-ji is a national tresure and also designated as a world heritage site. From over a thousand years ago, it has a deep co nection to the imperial family. Then, Ninna-ji is one of most famous temple which known for beautiful cherry blossoms, its...more
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    33 Omuro Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8092, Kyoto Prefecture
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    A must visit

    It is a beautiful place. We went at lunch time, temple was closed but it was a peaceful walk around and enjoyed the area.

    Thank Xoan V
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Just like in the documentary!

    This was a busy place, but the gardens were so lovely. It was well worth it and so historical. Lovely interiors and full of history. A must see place to stop by when you are in Japan!

    Thank Donna S
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    A worthwhile visit for the Goten alone

    Ninna-ji temple features many distinctive and beautiful buildings, including the stunning 5-storied pagoda. But the Goten complex has one of the most peaceful and remarkable gardens of any of the temples I've visited in Kyoto, while also featuring exquisite artwork and architecture. Highly recommended.

    Thank ncook882
    Reviewed 27 June 2018
    Beautiful landscape and not so crowded

    The temple can be reached by the JR Bus from Kyoto Station to Omura higashi and it is only a short walk to the entrance. Although there is an entrance fee, it is highly recommendable to visit this site - the buildings are very well...More

    Thank choerig
    Reviewed 27 June 2018
    History and relaxation

    Now this is one of the shrines that you definitely need to see. Its a bit further out from the city centre but easy to reach by bus, or other public transport, so you can make it quick. Also, you can walk in, sit down,...More

    Thank Bárány B
    Reviewed 19 June 2018
    Ninna-ji Temple

    Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto is a very nice example of a city temple with reasonable grounds. there are some old structures throughout the property.

    Thank judyth101
    Reviewed 13 June 2018 via mobile
    Wonderful quiet temple

    We came here by chance after visiting the golden temple. After the crowds of that, this was a delight. We missed the cherry blossoms but the zen garden is lovely and some of the paintings are exquisite. Best of all, it’s quiet and you can...More

    Thank FlossieDB
    Reviewed 31 May 2018
    Our best experience in Kyoto

    Of course it is not as shiny as other temples, but its location, the surroundings, the pagoda next to it, makes it an amazing place to visit. The paintings inside are very interesting and it is much less crowded than any other places we visited...More

    Thank PJ R
    Reviewed 27 May 2018
    Beautiful and quiet

    This was one of my favorite temples when visiting Kyoto. I 100% recommend to pay the fee to enter and not just viewing the buildings from the outside. When you enter this temple you feel like traveling in time, it has a magic and peaceful...More

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    Reviewed 22 May 2018
    The last of Sakura

    This temple has sprawling grounds and I was fortunate to see a couple of cherry blossoms. Not very touristic but nice nevertheless.

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    12 October 2017|
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    Response from 旅好きじいさん | Reviewed this property |
    "Kiyomizu - Dera with the stage of wooden architecture standing on a sloping ground" and "Ninnnaji, where the old emperor's house became a temple. Taste is difference between them. I like both of them. Before visit them... More
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    23 January 2017|
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    Response from 淳信 池 | Property representative |
    We really sorry, but presently the pagoda is not open to the public to prevent deterioration of the interior walls. However we would like to recommend you see the pagoda from the Ninna-ji Goten as the view of the pagoda... More
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    28 July 2016|
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    Response from 淳信 池 | Property representative |
    Thank you for your inquiry. To make a reservation at Omuro Kaikan Hall, a lodging facility in Ninna-ji Temple, please call us at the number below and tell us : check in/check out dates, estimated check in time, the number... More
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