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Kenninji Temple（建仁寺）

けんにんじ Kenninji

Kenninji Temple（建仁寺）

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Kyoto's oldest Zen temple, where Sotatsu's Wind and Thunder Gods were kept; twin dragons cover its lecture hall ceiling.

TypeArchitecture
GenreNihonga painting / Architecture
City / townKyoto
Area in the prefectureKyoto City

FAQ

Where is Kenninji?
It is in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Kenninji?
Kyoto's oldest Zen temple, where Sotatsu's Wind and Thunder Gods were kept; twin dragons cover its lecture hall ceiling. The focus is Nihonga, architecture.
When was Kenninji established?
It dates from 1202.

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