🍂【Kyoto Gion】A tranquil place where the wind seems to blow through your heart. Experience Zen and beauty at "Kennin-ji" 🌬️🪷

Escape the bustling streets of Gion and find yourself in a serene haven. Here lies "Kennin-ji," Kyoto's oldest Zen temple.

As the head temple of the Rinzai sect, Kennin-ji is a harmonious blend of artistic sliding door paintings and soul-cleansing gardens, earning its reputation as a "temple to observe tranquility."

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🌀 Majestic Ceiling Painting: "Twin Dragons"
Look up at the ceiling of the Dharma Hall to witness the awe-inspiring "Twin Dragons," painted in 2002. These two dragons, depicted as if gazing down from the clouds, exude a divine presence akin to guardian spirits. Their breathtaking beauty will leave you speechless 🐉🐉

🖼️ Replica of Tawaraya Sotatsu's "Wind and Thunder Gods" on Display (Original at Kyoto National Museum)
The sliding door paintings feature works by Kaiho Yusho and other renowned artists. This space, where art and silence coexist, naturally brings peace to your mind.

🌱 Stroll through the Zen Gardens with Dry Landscape and Moss
The gardens extending from the main hall offer a captivating beauty of "ma" (space). Simply sitting and gazing at the harmony of moss, stones, and sand can lighten your heart. Immerse yourself in the Zen world.

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📍 Kennin-ji Temple
584 Komatsu-cho, Yamato-oji-dori Shijo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
🕰️ Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Last Entry: 4:00 PM)
🎟️ Admission Fee: Adults 600 yen
🔗 Official Website of Kennin-ji

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🍃 "Strength lies within tranquility."
Kennin-ji is not just a place to "see" but a place to "feel." Take a moment during your journey to stop by and experience it 🧘♀️🌿