Danrin-ji, Buddhist temple in Ukyō-ku, Japan
Danrin-ji temple stands at the foot of mountains in the western outskirts of Kyoto, marking a significant location in Japanese Buddhist history.
Established during the Jōwa era by Tachibana no Kachiko, Danrin-ji earned recognition as the first Zen temple in Japan before its destruction by fire in 928.
The temple gained status as one of Kyoto's five major Buddhist nunneries during the Muromachi period, influencing religious practices in the region.
The temple grounds now form part of the Tenryū-ji complex, located at coordinates 35.023722 latitude and 135.667444 longitude in Ukyō-ku.
Following its decline, the site transformed into an imperial residence for emperors Go-Saga and Kameyama before becoming the foundation for Tenryū-ji in 1339.
Location: Ukyō-ku
GPS coordinates: 35.02372,135.66744
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:17
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