Ninna-ji was founded in 888 by Emperor Uda. At the time it served as the Omuro Gosho, the residence of imperial princes who had become monks. (Ukyo-ku, Kyoto)
The grounds are lined with prestigious buildings, including the vermilion Chumon gate, the Kondo (Golden Hall), the Kannon-do hall and the five-story pagoda. The temple also holds many treasures, such as the Amida triad statues, Buddhist paintings and crafts.
Ninna-ji became the head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism in 1926, and in 1994 it was registered as a World Heritage site as part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”.
The Omuro cherry trees are said to be the latest-blooming in Kyoto, at their best from mid-April onward. In autumn, the colored leaves surrounding the mountain paths are also well worth seeing.
Omuro Kaikan has 12 Japanese-style rooms where you can stay overnight.
Perks of staying overnight
- Meals made with seasonal Kyoto ingredients
- A morning walk on the grounds before the gates open
- Joining the morning service
Information
- Ninna-ji
- Address: 33 Omuro-Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
- Phone: 075-461-1155
- Website: http://www.ninnaji.jp
- Information is as of the original Japanese article (2020). Please check the official website for the latest details before visiting.
Reporting: 山下大輔 / Text: EeNa editorial team
