Shinnyo-ji, Buddhist temple in Kita-ku, Japan.
Set within North Kyoto, Shinnyo-ji features traditional Japanese wooden architecture, gardens, and Buddhist statues representing centuries of craftsmanship and dedication.
Founded in 1342 by Zen master Musō Soseki, Shinnyo-ji gained prominence as one of the Ten Temples of Kyoto during the Muromachi period.
The temple maintains daily Buddhist rituals, meditation sessions, and religious ceremonies that connect visitors to Japanese spiritual traditions.
Visitors can access Shinnyo-ji through Kitaoji Station, with the temple grounds open from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.
The temple holds historical significance as the location where important Ashikaga shogunate ceremonies and funerals took place in medieval Japan.
Location: Kita-ku
Inception: 1342
Founders: Musō Soseki
Part of: Ten temples
Website: https://shinnyo-ji.com
GPS coordinates: 35.03086,135.72519
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:25
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