Nisonin Temple
4.3 (1482)
27 Saganisonin Monzen Chōjinchō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8425, Japan
Buddhist temple with 2 significant statues that are designated as important cultural properties.
Duration: 00h20min
+81 75-861-0687
indoor
paid
daytime
traditional
temples
Opening hours
Mondays: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
review(s)
1482 review(s)
Ryan Z Nock 3 months ago
It was ¥1000 to go in, but the temple grounds are beautiful. There's a graveyard that ascends up several tiers on a hill to the side of and behind the temple. There's a small exhibit of scrolls that have a significance I could not understand, since the details weren't in English. I wish there had been a bit more information available to learn the history. For the beauty alone, I give the place five stars. It's very relaxing.
David E. 5 months ago
Very recommended to come as early as possible. We came at 6:00 AM and we were almost alone there.
Ben Hsu 10 months ago
Nisonin [or Nison-in] Temple [the Temple] is located within very short walking distance from Seiryoji Temple of Saga area, Kyoto. It worships Great Buddha, although it also worships other Buddhist deities which have Chinese or Japanese origination inside the Temple courtyard. The Temple was created in the 9th Century with the blessing of then Emperor Saga, although it was rebuilt around 15th century due to Onin War, because the Temple had close relations with the Imperial Family. From the Meiji era, Nisonin Temple belongs to the Tendai sect of Buddhism. For many visitors and worshippers, the Temple is famous for its garden beauty- cheery blossom in March to early April, hydrangeas in late Spring and colorful foliage of the Japanese maples in fall, and they are planted along the main road from the main gate to the main worship hall. Another strength or uniqueness of the Temple is its serenity in silence in the garden and courtyard when visitors can also enjoy the beauty of the garden.
Scott Combs a year ago
This was a very peaceful temple in the area. It was a pleasure sitting and enjoying the breeze and listening to nature here. The old man running it when I visited was very kind. He helped put my shrine stamps into my shrine stamp book and even gave me a bag to put my stuff into to carry.
ジエームス 2 years ago
Autumn is a magnificent time to visit for the momiji. The autumn pictures here are from November 23. There is a beautiful flower filled hand purification basin. The grounds are well maintained and the feel is slightly different. The rock garden entry is unusual.