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1sweetjourney said… to see.From there we walked on to the big Kenninji Temple which unfortunately was closed. But we… continue reading »
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Bill & Michelle DeKeyser said…) this is where we ended up after the little bus mix-up. We stopped at the Kennin-ji which was the the best… continue reading »
More information on Kenninji
The first Zen temple to be established in Japan, Kenninji dates back to 1202. Apart from the Chokushimon gate(which still carries scars made by arrows), all the other structures have been rebuilt due to the twin scourges of fire and war. Founded by the monk Eisai on his return from China where he had absorbed the teachings of Zen, Kenninji is also associated with tea and the tea ceremony which Eisai helped to popularize. Entry fee. Group meditation held on every Sunday 9-10am.
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The first Zen temple to be established in Japan, Kenninji dates back to 1202. Apart from the Chokushimon gate(which still carries scars m...
Popularity #49 of 326 Real Travelers who've been here
Bill & Michelle DeKeyser said
…) this is where we ended up after the little bus mix-up. We stopped at the Kennin-ji which was the the best… continue reading »
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1sweetjourney said
… to Kiko and Laurie and Dave and continued walking down Shijo Street. I stopped off in the Takashimaya… continue reading »
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