Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto
Initially established in 1264 as a villa for Emperor Kameyama, Nanzen-ji became a temple upon his death in 1291. It belongs to the Rinzai sect and is one of the "Five Great Zen Temples of Kyoto." |
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Sanmon Gate of Nanzenji Temple. |
The view from the main gate, or sanmon, is impressive and the hokan (crowned) Shaka image enshrined there can be viewed through a small window in the door. |
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View from the Sanmon Gate of Nanzenji Temple. |
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Beneath the Sanmon Gate of Nanzenji Temple. |
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Nanzenji Temple hondo. |
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Lake Biwa aquaduct at Nanzenji Temple. |
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Dung balls drying outside a sub-temple of Nanzenji,
purpose unknown. |
