Nanzen-ji · Kyoto: visitor guide

20 Must-Visit Temples in Kyoto

Okazaki · East Kyoto · Zen · Temple complex

Nanzen-ji

The main grounds and aqueduct are free; Sanmon, the Hōjō garden and Nanzen-in are ticketed separately. It combines well with Keage Incline or Eikan-dō.

Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Mar–Nov 8:40am–5pm · Dec–Feb 8:40am–4:30pm · Closed 28–31 Dec

Grounds free · Sections ¥600

Main grounds free · Last entry 20 min before closing

Early morning or weekday afternoon

75–120 minutes

Recheck photography rules at each sub-temple.

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