Ninna-ji

Component of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)

Overview

Built in A.D. 794 on the model of the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from its foundation until the middle of the 19th century. As the centre of Japanese culture for more than 1,000 years, Kyoto illustrates the development of Japanese wooden architecture, particularly religious architecture, and the art of Japanese gardens, which has influenced landscape gardening the world over.

About Ninna-ji

Ninna-ji is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism. Located in western Kyoto, Japan, it was first founded in AD 888 by Emperor Uda, and was later reconstructed in the 17th century. It is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Selection Criteria

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Details

Countries: Japan
ISO Codes: JP
Coordinates: 35.0312, 135.7141

View on UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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