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Notable Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture

Nanzen-ji

南禅寺

Nanzen-ji is a Buddhist site in Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture.

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Nanzen-ji: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this Buddhist site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Nanzen-ji

Season: October to March.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Nanzen-ji — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.01154, 135.79250. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Nanzen-ji open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Nanzen-ji yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Nanzen-ji?

    October to March. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Nanzen-ji?

    Nearby: Nanzen-ji Temple (temple, 0 km), Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km), Shōren-in Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km), Konkaikōmyō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km), Chion-in Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km), Ōtani Sobyō (fort, 2 km).

    Is Nanzen-ji worth visiting?

    Nanzen-ji is listed as a notable Buddhist site in Kyoto Prefecture on Spotwander.