Established in 1291 on the former site of Emperor Kameyama's retirement villa, Nanzenji Temple serves as a major head temple of the Rinzai Zen sect. Its spacious grounds encompass an array of peaceful subtemples, grand wooden gates, and meticulously raked dry-landscape stone gardens. Wandering under the forested canopy reveals centuries of rich spiritual tradition seamlessly woven into scenic natural surroundings.
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- Zen Buddhism
- Historic Site
- Gardens
- Culture
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