Danrin-ji, Kyoto

Name: Danrin-ji
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#193 among attractions in Kyoto

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Danrin-ji was Japan's first Zen temple, founded in Saga, Kyōto by order of Tachibana no Kachiko during the Jōwa era. The temple was destroyed by fire in 928, but was restored, and during the Muromachi period the temple was designated as one of Kyōto's five great Buddhist nunneries. The temple eventually fell into disrepair, and in 1339 construction of Tenryū-ji began on its grounds. ()

Local name: 檀林寺 Coordinates: 35°1'25"N, 135°40'1"E

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Danrin-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tenryū-ji, Iwatayama Monkey Park, Daikaku-ji Temple, Ōkōchi Sansō.

0.7 miSE
Zen temple in a scenic, tranquil setting
Tenryū-ji, Kyoto
18 min walk • Tenryū-ji is a serene oasis nestled in the heart of Arashiyama, a scenic district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1339 by the shogun Ashikaga Takauji, this historic temple serves as the head temple of the Tenryū branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.
1.1 miSE
Park, Zoo, View point
Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto
29 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Arashiyama, on the outskirts of Kyoto, Japan, lies the Iwatayama Monkey Park, a unique wildlife reserve that offers an unforgettable experience for visitors. This park is home to a troop of over 120 Japanese macaque monkeys, also known...
0.8 miNE
Buddhist temple with traditional gardens
Daikaku-ji Temple, Kyoto
20 min walk • Daikaku-ji Temple is an emblem of serenity nestled in the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan. Established in the early Heian period, the temple originally served as a residence for Emperor Saga and was later converted into a Buddhist temple.
0.5 miS
Buddhist architecture, Museum, History museum
Ōkōchi Sansō, Kyoto
12 min walk • Ōkōchi Sansō is the former home and garden of the Japanese jidaigeki actor Denjirō Ōkōchi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is open to the public for an admission fee and is known for its gardens and views of the Kyoto area. Several of the buildings are recorded as cultural properties by the national government.
~1310 ftNW
Temple known for its memorial statues
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji, Kyoto
7 min walk • Adashino Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. In 811 Kūkai is said to have founded a temple, then Honen altered it to the present Nenbutsuji.
0.6 miNW
Buddhist temple with sculpted heads
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Kyoto
17 min walk • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, Japan. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji was founded by Empress Shōtoku in the middle of the eighth century. Though was destroyed by the flooding of the Kamo River, it was rebuilt as an offshoot of Enryaku-ji, a nearby temple.
0.6 miSE
Storied Shinto shrine to marriage
Nonomiya Shrine, Kyoto
15 min walk • Nonomiya Shrine, or the Shrine in the Country, is a Shinto shrine in the Arashiyama district on the west side of the city of Kyoto in Kyoto prefecture, Japan, close to its bamboo forest.
~930 ftS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Nison-in, Kyoto
5 min walk • Nison-in is a Tendai Buddhist temple complex in Ukyō-ku, a western ward in the city of Kyoto, Japan. The temple's official name is Ogura-yama Nison-kyō-in Keidai-ji. The temple is a popular destination during the Japanese maple viewing season.
0.4 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Seiryō-ji, Kyoto
11 min walk • Seiryō-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Saga district of Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is also known as Saga Shaka-dō. It is devoted to the practice of Yuzu Nembutsu. Initially, the temple belonged to the Kegon sect; then it became a Pure Land temple. The honzon is an image of Gautama Buddha.
1 miS
Forest
Bamboo Forest, Kyoto
26 min walk • Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Sagano Bamboo Forest, is a natural forest of bamboo in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. The forest consists mostly of Moso Bamboo and consists of several pathways for tourists and visitors. The Ministry of the Environment considers it a part of the soundscape of Japan.
1.1 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Hōrin-ji, Kyoto
29 min walk • Hōrin-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The honorary sangō prefix is Chifuku-san. The temple is said to have been constructed by Gyōki in 713 AD, and was originally named Kadonoi-dera.

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Which popular attractions are close to Danrin-ji?

Nearby attractions include Nison-in, Kyoto (5 min walk), Adashino Nenbutsu-ji, Kyoto (7 min walk), Seiryō-ji, Kyoto (11 min walk), Ōkōchi Sansō, Kyoto (12 min walk).

How to get to Danrin-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Danrin-ji:

Bus

護法堂弁天前 • Lines: 62, 72, 92, 94 (6 min walk)
鳥居本 • Lines: 62, 72, 92, 94 (9 min walk)

Train

Torokko Arashiyama (13 min walk)
Torokko Saga (22 min walk)

Light rail

嵐山駅1番線 • Lines: A (22 min walk)
嵐山駅3番線 (22 min walk)