Ninna-ji (仁和寺, Ninna-ji) is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism. [1] Located in western Kyoto, Japan, it was first founded in AD 888 by Emperor Uda, and was later reconstructed in the 17th century. [2] It is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Experience Ninna-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with deep links to the imperial family, like no other through an overnight stay inside the grounds.

Ninnaji Temple is a Buddhist temple in north-west Kyoto that is deeply related with the Imperial Family of Japan. The temple is especially famous for its Omuro Sakura cherry trees which are the latest blooming cherries in the whole of Kyoto.

Ninna-ji, a sprawling temple complex famous for its omuro sakura trees, is the head temple of the Omuro school and a World Heritage Site.

Ninna-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect’s Omuro School, located near Mount Kinugasayama, in the north-west of Kyoto. It is famous for Goten, an imperial style residence, its cherry trees park, and its well-tended gardens.

Ninna-ji Temple was built in 888 CE, and is a World Heritage Site. It is where Emperor Uda was born, and later where he lived as the first chief priest of the temple. Ninna-ji is known as a monzeki temple.

Ninna-ji Temple has it all - an exquisite five-story pagoda, a massive main gate, delightful landscape gardens (with ponds, bridges, and old stones), raked gravel gardens, teahouses, and beautiful halls for prayer and residence.

Nov 29, 2024 · Ninna-ji Temple, the head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism, has a history spanning over 1,000 years and has a deep connection with the Japanese imperial family. Let’s explore the history of Ninna-ji Temple.

Sep 4, 2016 · Ninna-ji (仁和寺 Ninna-ji) is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism. Located in western Kyoto, Japan, it was founded in AD 888 by the retired Emperor Uda. It is part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto“, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ninna-ji was founded in the early Heian period.

Jan 11, 2025 · Ninna-ji Temple, established in 888, is the head temple of the Omuro School of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. This historic temple is also known as Omuro Gosho (Imperial Palace at Omuro) because Emperor Uda retired here and built a residence within the temple grounds.