Kyoto: Kenninji Temple, Kyoto's oldest Zen temple

●Name Kenninji Temple ●Access Take city bus route 206 from Kyoto Station and get off at Higashiyama Yasui The surrounding area has a Kyoto-like streetscape and many tourist spots Admission fee 500 yen ●Points This is Kyoto's oldest Zen temple that conveys the teachings of Zen Founded by Eisai, a monk who trained in China, the temple has been in existence for over 800 years Photos are allowed of the wind god and thunder god paintings and the painting of the twin dragons on the ceiling of the Buddhist hall Walking around the sophisticated grounds of a Zen temple will purify your mind You can also experience zazen and copying sutras #Kyoto #Historical sites #Historical sites