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Kennin-ji Temple
建仁寺Kyoto · Kansai
Kennin-ji Temple is one of the oldest Zen temples in Kyoto, founded in 1202. It features beautiful gardens, stunning Zen paintings, and the famous twin dragons on the ceiling of the main hall.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 9,510 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Nearest station
- Keihandenshagion Shijo Station · 5 min walk
- Website
- kenninji.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
10:00–16:30Stored weekly hours
Daily 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
How to get there
From Kyoto Station · ~10 min by car
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