Kyoto, Japan

Kennin-ji

Kennin-ji, Kyoto

Kyoto's oldest Zen temple, founded in 1202 by the monk Eisai and the shogun Minamoto no Yoriie. Its tranquil halls hold celebrated screen paintings and a vast twin-dragon ceiling completed in 2002.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Kennin-ji, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 35.00099, 135.77366

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