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Ninna-ji
Sight4.4 · 7 9084.5 · 1 278≈ 1 h 30 minFree entry
The head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism, founded in 888 by Emperor Uda after his abdication. The vast grounds include a five-storey pagoda, the goten, a former imperial residence with painted shoji, and a grove of dwarf Omuro cherries blooming in mid-April, later than most sakura. Entry to the precincts is free, with a small fee for the goten gardens. The Randen tram stops at Omuro Ninnaji.
Highlights
- Head temple of the Omuro school, founded in 888
- Five-storey pagoda on the vast grounds
- Former imperial residence with painted shoji
- Dwarf Omuro cherries blooming in mid-April
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 17:00 |
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