Nisonin Temple

Nisonin Temple

Nisonin Temple (二尊院) is a Tendai Sect Buddhist temple with the sango is Ogurayama, which is the title prefixed to the name of a Buddhist temple, Mt. Ogura. Passing through the main gate, the approach is called the "Momiji no Baba" and is famous for its beautiful autumn leaves, and in spring the cherry blossoms bloom beautifully alongside the green maple leaves. It is also said to be the birthplace of red bean paste. There is an observatory in the precincts and you can see the city. The temple was originally built between 834 and 847, when a fire spread during the Onin War in the Muromachi period and the temple buildings were destroyed by fire, after which the main hall and karamon gate were rebuilt approximately 30 years later in 1521. In 2016, the main hall was rebuilt as a major Heisei renovation, and the main hall, Tankubyo, the main gate, and the eight shrines were designated as cultural properties by Kyoto City.

If you go up the stairs in the precincts of Nison-in, there is an observation deck and you can see the city from the trees.
Passing through the first gate of Nison-in Temple, you will see this scenery. Blue maple leaves and cherry blossoms are very beautiful in the cherry blossom season.

Address

Saganisonin Monzen Chojincho 27, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

Telephone

+81-75-861-0687

Business Hours

9:00~16:30(Last Entry)

Access

[By Train]
JR San’in Main Line About 16 minutes on foot from “Saga Arashiyama Station”.
Keifuku Electric Railway About 15 minutes on foot from “Arashiyama Station”.

Parking lots

There is a only visitor’s free parking lot 10 cars.

Web Site

http://nisonin.jp/

Last Updated: June.2020