Ninna-ji Temple

仁和寺

UNESCO World Heritage temple founded 888 by Emperor Uda. Former imperial palace turned temple - monzeki (temple headed by imperial family member). Famous for Omuro cherry trees - late-blooming dwarf cherries (mid-April) easier to view at eye level. Beautiful five-story pagoda.

Visit: 1-1.5 hours (2 hours during cherry blossom season)

Entrance: Grounds free, Goten palace 500 yen, gardens 500 yen (1,000 yen combo in cherry season)

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mar-Nov), 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Dec-Feb)

Highlights & Must-See Features

Late-blooming Omuro dwarf cherry trees (200+ trees, shorter = easier viewing)
Five-story pagoda (36m high) with Omuro mountains backdrop
Former imperial Goten palace buildings (National Treasures)
Beautiful Japanese gardens (Momoyama period style)
Less crowded than other cherry blossom temples
UNESCO World Heritage site
Imperial temple atmosphere

📍 How to Get There

Nearest Station

Omuro Ninnaji Station (Keifuku Kitano Line) - 3 minutes walk

Step-by-Step Directions

1 From Kyoto Station: Bus 26 to Omuro Ninnaji (40 minutes)
2 From Keifuku Omuro Ninnaji Station: 3 minute walk
3 From Ryoan-ji: 15 minute walk (combine visits)
4 From Kinkaku-ji: Bus 59 (20 minutes)

Location & Maps

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Latitude: 35.031467

Longitude: 135.713773

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Best Time to Visit

Mid to late April for famous Omuro dwarf cherry blossoms (bloom later than other temples). Less crowded than major cherry spots. Autumn (November) for foliage. Beautiful any season.