Ninna-ji Temple

Experience a fantastic sea of clouds! Co-star with the bright red autumn leaves.

Ninnaji Temple was commissioned by Emperor Uda in 888. The name came from the name of the period at that time, “Ninna.” Several important architectural treasures are scatted throughout the spacious precincts.
Ninna-ji Temple is implementing the Sea of Clouds Light-up. Mist devices will be installed at several locations on the temple grounds to artificially create a sea of clouds and illuminate the Kondo Hall, a national treasure, and other structures. Standing on the approach to the temple covered with a sea of clouds, you will feel as if you are in the clouds. As one of the largest temples in Kyoto, the scale of the event is breathtaking. The sea of clouds is illuminated twice a year when the leaves turn red and the leaves of the maple trees turn green, creating a magical world.

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  It is a corridor connecting Shiroshoin, Shinden, Kuroshoin and Reimeiden. The key-shaped corridor is one of the places where you can feel the atmosphere of the Imperial Palace.

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  The south garden of Karesansui (dry landscape garden) on the south side of the Shinden (Emperor's residence) is characterized by the beauty of the samon. Sakon no Sakura and Ukon no Tachibana are planted.

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  In 1937, the painter Seihan FUKUNAGA painted "Matsu zu" (Pine Trees) on the sliding doors of the Shiro-shoin.

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  The outside is in the Shinden-zukuri style, and the inside is in the Shoin-zukuri style. The elegant design is impressive.

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  Illumination with the Sea of Clouds

  Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and national holidays from October 25 to December 8, 2024(11/15, 30, and 12/1are suspended)
  6.30pm-9pm (Registration starts at 6pm / Closes at 8.30pm)
  2,800 yen for admission (free for high school students and younger)

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  between a pine tree and a hawk

  Pine trees and eagles surround a space of 15 tatami mats, painted by Insho Domoto. A simple work.

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