What other travelers are saying about Nanzen-ji Temple
Nanzenji is Buddhist temple with great wooden architecture. Very peaceful place. You can buy a ticket and climb up the wooden structure (ticket fee for adult 600¥)and you can see view of the city. I visited during cherry blossom season it was crowded. I think it is beautiful place to enjoy autumn colors too
A lovely peaceful temple which wasn’t too crowded. Worth paying the additional small fee to climb the main pagoda and to visit the interior rooms and zen garden. It’s an easy cycle from the centre of Kyoto and plenty of bike parking on site.
Huge temple complex with multiple attractions : from Sanmon gate to different enclosed gardens. The main hall and the zen gardens are accessible through the “Hojo garden” entrance. Remove shoes, wear your slippers and enjoy the serene atmosphere of a unique place !
Beautiful and peaceful temple. Almost no one was around because it is winter season but was told it gets busy in the summer. Nothing really much except to walk around the temple and see rock gardens but the grounds are nice for pictures. If you are into the history and spiritual teachings, great visit but if not, don’t make the trip.
So far the temple that excited me the least. Rather small, with one single indoor walkway.
You have to put your shoes in single use plastic bags, and in the end you have to take the plastic bag with you? I did not wanted a plastic bag to begin with — now I need to take it home? There must be a better, more sustainable way; like in every other temple I have been to.
