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Tenryū-ji Temple

天龍寺

Address: 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町68

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History

Tenryuji was founded in 1339 to commemorate Emperor Go-Daigo and those who died in the conflict between the two imperial courts.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1339
Foundation
MuromachiRecorded event
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About the era labels

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

Explore the grounds

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

Great Hojo
The temple’s largest hall enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha.
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Small Hojo
Rooms serve ceremonies and visiting guests.
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Dharma Hall
A teaching hall with a cloud-dragon ceiling.
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Kuri
The temple kitchen and administrative building.
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Ryumontei
A hall serving the temple’s vegetarian meals.
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Yuun-an
A hall used for seated meditation and lectures.
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Sogenchi Garden
A pond garden with borrowed mountain scenery.
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Shounkaku
A tea room modelled on Zangetsutei.
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Taho Hall
Dedicated to Emperor Go-Daigo.
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Hyakka Garden
A garden path leads toward the north gate.
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Zen Training Hall
A residential training hall for Zen monks.
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Seikokan
The temple’s centre for historical research.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

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

Opening hours

Garden hours are 08:30–17:00, with reception ending 16:50; special early entry 14–30 November 2026 starts 07:30 at the main garden entrance.

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Tenryū-ji Temple

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History

Timeline

Foundation

Explore the grounds

Great Hojo

Small Hojo

Dharma Hall

Kuri

Ryumontei

Yuun-an

Sogenchi Garden

Shounkaku

Taho Hall

Hyakka Garden

Zen Training Hall

Seikokan

Visiting information

Opening hours