Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto

The article and photos by Fumiko Koike

Contents:

1. Introduction of Nanzen-ji Temple

2. Tour Information

3. Message

1. Introduction of Nanzen-ji Temple

Nanzen-ji temple is well known for its magnificent gate and its beautiful Zen gardens. 

 

Those gardens include rock and sand gardens with special meanings. 

 

Paintings on paper screen doors inside the buildings also look impressive.

 

This temple was originally founded in the 13th century, but the current buildings are reconstructions from the 17th to 20th centuries.

2. Tour Information

To read the tour information in details, please go to the following page. You can visit Nanzen-ji Temple in the Places-of-your-Choice Tour.

3. Message

If you are looking for guided tours to visit Nanzen-ji Temple and / or other beautiful places in Kyoto, you are most welcome to contact Kyoto MANSAI Tours!

The article and photos by Fumiko Koike