A prestigious temple with ties to the Imperial family.

Ninna-ji Temple's Mieido Hall is a temple dedicated to Kobo Daishi Kukai, the founder of Shingon Buddhism. Once known as a temple where the emperor served as the chief priest, the prestigious architecture still remains today 🕊🌱 In a space enveloped in silence, it is a spot where you can feel the weight of history and the profound world of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism. Highlights 👀 A statue of Kobo Daishi is enshrined in the Mieido Hall, where worshippers quietly offer their prayers. The building itself has high historical value and an impressive prestigious appearance. The surrounding gardens show their beauty in every season, and it is recommended to visit with the spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. Recommended time to visit 🍁🌸 Especially in spring when the "Omuro Sakura" blooms, and during the autumn leaves season, the entire temple grounds are enveloped in vivid colors, and their beauty stands out. Morning hours when you can quietly worship are also recommended. 📍 Address: 33 Omuro-Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (Ninna-ji Temple grounds) #0 yen travel February 2025 #Ninna-ji Temple #Mieido Hall #Kyoto sightseeing #Kobo Daishi #Historical tour