What other travelers are saying about Nanzen-ji Temple
Amazing zen temple a bit away from main Kyoto attractions. There was not that many tourists there as in most popular temples which contributed to the calm and spiritual vibe. If you can I recommend going for matcha tea room there as it’s so beautiful and relaxing. I absolutely recommend coming there to enjoy cultural side of Kyoto.
A peaceful and beautiful temple to explore.
We visited on a Friday and although many of the buildings were closed, it was still absolutely worth it. The grounds are stunning - very green, tranquil, and spacious. It feels different from some other temples, more immersive in nature. A lovely place for a quiet walk and to soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
Beautiful Buddhist temple which was not too crowded when visited. What I liked the most was the extremely well kept and detailed zen garden, it was raining during my visit so it felt extremely peaceful and calm. Really enjoyed some time to rest and think about life while looking to the beautiful wooden structure of the temple and beautiful gardens. At the entrance the massive gate really surprised me, incredible structure.
Technically it's free of charge if you don't enter Ten Juan garden. You likely just walk around and can't enter the temple itself. But the garden around is quite nice.
There's also subway station nearby.
Surprisingly quiet side of Kyoto. Peaceful. Enjoy a your own moment on the wooden deck facing the Japanese Garden. It would take you to a whole different world away from tourists packed Kyoto.
