Nison-in, Buddhist temple in Sagano district, Japan
Nison-in temple occupies a large forested area at the base of Mount Ogura, featuring traditional Japanese architecture and surrounding maple trees along its entrance path.
Founded in 901 by Buddhist monk Ennin during the Heian period, the temple underwent substantial restoration after damages from the Onin and Bunmei wars of the 15th century.
The temple houses two principal wooden statues from the Kamakura period: Shakyamuni Buddha and Amida Buddha, which represent essential figures in Japanese Buddhism.
The temple opens daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with an entrance fee of 500 yen for adults, and can be reached by a 15-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station.
The temple entrance path, known as Momiji no Baba or Maple Way, displays hundreds of maple trees that turn bright red during the autumn months.
Location: Ukyō Ward
Inception: 9 century
Founders: Ennin
Part of: The Twenty-Fifth Reikyo of Dharan Shonin
Address: 京都市右京区嵯峨二尊院門前長神町27
Website: http://nisonin.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.02120,135.66800
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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