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Kinji-in
京都市左京区南禅寺福地町８６−１２
A sub-temple (tato) of Nanzen-ji that held supreme authority during the Edo period as the governing body overseeing the abbots of the Gozan Jujatsu (Five Mountains, Ten Temples). It houses numerous outstanding cultural assets, including a garden and tea house designed by the renowned artist and designer Kogoro Enshu.
History
It is said to have been founded in the northern part of Kyoto during the Oei era by Ashikaga Yoshimochi, with Daigoku Tokki serving as the founding monk, though the exact details of its establishment remain unclear. In 1595 CE (Keichō 10), it was relocated to its current site and re-established as a sub-temple of Nanzen-ji under the leadership of Ijin Sōden, who enjoyed the deep trust of Tokugawa Ieyasu. During the Edo period, the temple housed the Sōroku-shi (Monastic Administration Office), which held the power to appoint abbots of the Gozan Jujatsu. As the de facto highest governing body in the Buddhist hierarchy, it was also referred to as a 'temple daimyo' (a temple with the power of a feudal lord).
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What visitors say
Located as a sub-temple of Nanzen-ji, Kinji-in is characterized by its calm and tranquil atmosphere. Special viewing sessions are popular, offering access to the 'Tsurukame no Niwa' (Crane and Turtle Garden), a karesansui (dry landscape) garden designed by Kogoro Enshu, as well as fusuma-e (sliding door paintings) by the famous painter Hasegawa Tōhaku. These special viewings include guided explanations by staff, and facilities are available for storing luggage and wheelchairs.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Tuesday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Wednesday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Thursday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Friday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Saturday: 8:30 – 16:30
- Sunday: 8:30 – 16:30
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