Kyoto, Japan

Myōshin-ji

Myōshin-ji, Kyoto

The largest Rinzai Zen complex in Japan, founded in 1342 on an emperor's former palace. A walled temple-town of dozens of sub-temples, it holds a swirling dragon ceiling by Kano Tanyu and Japan's oldest dated bell, cast in 698.

What the app adds

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

Location

Coordinates: 35.02306, 135.72028

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