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Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Historic Site
Nanzen-ji Temple
- Nearest stationKeage Station 0.5 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, National Treasure
- Year1291 (founded)
Nanzen-ji (南禅寺; Japanese pronunciation: [naꜜn. dzeɲ. dʑi]), or Zuiryusan Nanzen-ji, formerly Zenrin-ji (禅林寺, Zenrin-ji), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Emperor Kameyama established it in 1291 on the site of his previous detached palace.
From the Wikipedia article “Nanzen-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Nanzen-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Keage Station, 0.5 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, National Treasure |
| Year | 1291 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Nanzen-ji Temple?
- Keage Station. It is 0.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Nanzen-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, National Treasure.
- When was Nanzen-ji Temple founded?
- In 1291.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Nanzen-ji Hōjō: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nanzen-in: PlusMinus (CC BY-SA 3.0), Nomura Art Museum: 野村美術館 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Keage Power Station: ja:利用者:Mariemon (CC BY 3.0), Lake Biwa Canal Museum: Kumiko Korezumi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Murin-an: Oilstreet (CC BY 2.5)
