Ninnaji

Ninnaji Temple (???) is a large temple complex in northwest Kyoto founded in 888 by the retired Emperor Uda. It is part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto", a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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From 888 to 1869 it was traditional for reigning Emperors to send a son to the temple to take over as head priest when a vacancy arose.

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Most of the surviving buildings date from the 17th century, and include a five-storey pagoda and a plantation of dwarf cherry trees. The temple itself features some beautifully painted screen walls, and a beautiful walled garden.

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Behind the temple there is a miniature version of the renowned 88-temple walk in Shikoku.

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Emperor Uda: Emperor Uda (???? Uda Tenn?) (May 5, 867- July 19, 931) was the 59th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from November 7, 887 to July 3, 897. His birthname was Sadami (??)....