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Ninna-ji Temple

仁和寺

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Emperor Uda completed Ninnaji’s main hall in 888, continuing Emperor Koko’s project.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

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Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Kondo Main Hall
Former imperial Shishinden hall, relocated to enshrine the Amida triad.
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Niomon Gate
Large front gate with guardian statues and traditional Japanese architecture.
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Five-story Pagoda
Pagoda built in 1644, with Dainichi Nyorai inside.
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Miedo Hall
Hall honoring Kobo Daishi, Emperor Uda and Prince Shoshin.
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Sutra Storehouse
Scripture storehouse containing an eight-sided rotating bookcase.
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Bell Tower
Vermilion upper story above a boarded skirt enclosing the bell.
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Kannon Hall
Hall enshrining thousand-armed Kannon, used to transmit the temple’s ritual tradition.
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Middle Gate
Gate between the front entrance and the main temple buildings.
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Shinden Hall
Ceremonial center of the palace complex, completed in 1914.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

The palace garden is open 09:00–17:00 March–November and 09:00–16:30 December–February.

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