Nanzen-in

What it is

• A Rinzai sect temple in Kyoto, a sub-temple of Nanzen-ji.
• Dedicated to Emperor Kameyama, whose image is the main deity.
• Considered the birthplace of Nanzen-ji Temple.
• Emperor Kameyama built a detached palace here in 1264.

What to see

• The Lake Biwa Canal aqueduct passes in front of the gate.
• The present main hall, rebuilt in 1703.
• A pond-stroll garden, a National Historic Site.
• One of Kyoto's three famous scenic gardens.
• The mausoleum of Emperor Kameyama in the garden.
• A wooden seated statue of Emperor Kameyama, an Important Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.