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08-30-2011, 12:41 PM
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Japan Tour: Ninnaji Temple Kyoto
 ?????In front of the large and impressive gate of Ninnaji Temple are two Nio-san demons. They are large wooden guardian statues on both the right and left of the temple entrance. Their "job" is to protect the temple from evil. Ninnaji is a temple in western Kyoto with expansive grounds that was founded in the 9th century. Prior to that, the grounds and its buildings served as a summer retreat for the emperor and his large entourage. Information Two-minute walk from Omuro Station on the Kitano line of the Keifuku Railway. Buses #10, #26, and #59 all stop at Ninnaji-mae. 33 Ouchi Omuro Ukyo-ku Kyoto 075-461-1155 There is a 400 yen entrance fee to the sub-temple on your left as you enter. The rest of the complex is free. © JapanVisitor.com Like this blog? Sign up for the JapanVisitor newsletter Yahoo Japan Auction Service Japanese Friends Tokyo Apartments Search Japan Job Search Rough Guide To Japan Tags Japan Tokyo Kyoto Ninnaji Temple Japanese  More... 
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