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Nanzen-ji (南禅寺, Nanzen-ji), 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. It is also the headquart
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You can climb the Sanmon. The brick aqueduct is Meiji. The south end of the Philosopher’s Path. Keage is the next stop.
Best time
Morning after the gates open. New Year and festivals are separate.
How to go
City bus or subway “蹴上”. Tap ICOCA or PiTaPa. A city-bus day pass is bus only — not subway or JR.
Tips
- · You can climb the Sanmon. The brick aqueduct is Meiji. The south end of the Philosopher’s Path. Keage is the next stop.
- · One axis a day. Do not stack Higashiyama, Arashiyama, Fushimi, Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
Nearby
Nearby Michelin
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Keage Incline
Walk · 8min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Keage Incline. You can climb the Sanmon. The brick aqueduct is Meiji. The south end of the Philosopher’s Path. Keage is the next stop.
Murin-an
Walk · 8min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Murin-an. You can climb the Sanmon. The brick aqueduct is Meiji. The south end of the Philosopher’s Path. Keage is the next stop.
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