Nanzen-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. Founded by
Emperor Kameyama in 1291 on the site of his previous detached palace. It is
also the headquarters of the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Zen. The precincts of
Nanzen-ji are a nationally designated Historic Site and the Hōjō gardens a
Place of Scenic Beauty.
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A distinctive two-story entrance gate sanmon and aqueduct
nothing like it so far.
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The main building of Nanzenji Temple
a large old beautiful structure.
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| At a smaller shrine they burn wood and incense to purify. |
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To wish upon a shrine.
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The bottom of the aqueduct truly a marvelous structure.
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