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Tenryuji Temple, i think a must see specially if you are near by.
"Ranked among Kyoto's five great Zen temples, Tenryuji is the largest and most impressive temple in Arashiyama. Founded in 1339 at the beginning of the Muromachi Period (1338-1573), the temple is one of Kyoto's many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In addition to its temple buildings, there are attractive gardens with walking paths. "
i loved the garden sooooo much as usual....
i would fancy having one like this.......
Hours: 8:30 to 17:30 (until 17:00 from late October to late March)
Closed: No closing days
Admission: 500 yen for gardens, additional 100 yen to enter buildings
Written Apr 20, 2011
Website: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3913.html
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Tenryuji is the head temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. It's one of the five main Zen temples in Kyoto and houses one of the large dragon paintings. The temple you see today dates back to the Meiji Period, but the famous garden is said to have survived the fire that burned the temple down in the past.
The temple remains one of the highlights of the Arashiyama area. You can enter the temple, as well as walk along outside of it! There are even some paths on the opposite side of the garden. The temple is among Kyoto's World Heritage Sites.
Entrance is 500 yen.
Updated Jul 20, 2010
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Tenryu-ji (UNESCO listed) is considered number 1 from Kyoto Gozan (5 mountains / great Zen temples of Kyoto).
Inside the temple there's this funny looking red Daruma.
I think he was one of the Zen masters that was the head priest in Tenryuji.
Updated Jun 26, 2009
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A ZEN Buddhist Temple in NW Kyoto. A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
Located in the Arishiyama District of Kyoto this Temple was first established in and around 1339 . The present Temple is from the Meiji Period but the graden survived the many fires and wars and has a much longer history.
Not crowded at all and a tranquil garden.
This site is a good start , if you want to see Kyoto , and take in three or even four temples in a morning. Namely Tenryuji, Ryoan Ji , Ninnannaji and even The Golden Temple.
After Tenryuji take the Keifuku tram or taxi to Ryoan - JI.
Updated Oct 11, 2007
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Tenryuji is located in the Sagano district in the western part of Kyoto. It is the head temple of the Tenryuji branch of Rinzai Zan Buddhism. Established in 1339 by the shogun Ashikaga Takauji, it was built in memory of Emperor Go-Daigo. The temple complex consists of a series of interconnected halls, a lush zen garden full of cherry blossoms and a bamboo grove. The main attraction of this temple is the zen garden with various species of sakura.
Updated Apr 8, 2007
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Tenryuji is a Zen temple in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto. It has been ranked first among the city's "Five Great Zen Temples".
Tenryuji has been designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995.
Written Dec 15, 2007
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This quiet peaceful temple sits on a small hill in Arashiyama. It overlooks the town of Arashiyama. No one really comes up here.
Written Feb 1, 2007
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Write a ReviewThis quiet peaceful temple sits on a small hill in Arashiyama. It overlooks the town of Arashiyama. No one really comes up here.
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