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Nison-in Temple
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Nison-in Temple

二尊院

Address
京都府京都市右京区嵯峨二尊院門前長神町27
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History

Suminokura Ryoi donated the present main gate, relocated from Fushimi Castle, in 1613.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 1613

    Gate relocation

    EdoRecorded event
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Explore the grounds

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

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Landmarks on this map
  1. Main Hall

    The hall houses the temple’s two principal images.

  2. Main Gate

    A former Fushimi Castle gate moved here in 1613.

  3. Imperial Envoy Gate

    A curved-gable gate once reserved for imperial envoys.

  4. Eight Shrines

    A shrine honouring eight major sanctuaries.

  5. Benten Hall

    Venerates Kuzuryu and Ugajin.

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Visiting information

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Admission

Viewing costs¥600 for visitors of middle-school age and older; primary-school age and younger enter free.

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