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The admission fee for Ninna-ji Temple will be used for the maintenance and management of its cultural properties. Those holding a disability certificate can be exempted from this fee by presenting their certificate.
Ninna-ji Temple, founded in 888 AD, is now the head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism. The temple grounds preserve many historical buildings from the Edo period, including the five-story pagoda and the Niōmon Gate.
The Omuro cherry blossoms, planted around the same time as the temple's founding, reach their peak viewing period around mid-April each year. These blossoms have been beloved since the Edo period and frequently appear in waka poems.
Ninna-ji Temple was designated a World Heritage Site in 1994 (Heisei 6). The Omuro cherry blossom was also designated a National Scenic Spot of Japan in 1924 (Taisho 13).
Visitors can explore the National Scenic Spot Ninna-ji Temple Gardens, which blend garden design techniques from the Edo and Meiji periods. The southern garden features an elegant layout with white sand pine trees and cherry blossoms, while the North Garden includes a pond, spring, stone bridges, waterfall rock formations, Feitao Pavilion, and a five-story pagoda.
The "Green Maple Cloud Sea Light Show" is a special early summer event that combines Ninna-ji Temple's autumn leaves with a dreamlike sea of clouds for a light show. As the sun sets, the sky and the National Treasure Golden Hall merge into one, creating a scene full of fantasy.
Easily explore the deep history and garden art of Ninna-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site in Kyoto, by booking tickets through Traviia.
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.