Nison-In

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  • Address
    Nison-in, Monzenchōjin-chō 27, Ukyō-ku
  • Phone
    861 0687
  • Transport
    underground rail: 20min walk from Keifuku Arashiyama Station, Keifuku Arashiyama line

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Lonely Planet review

This is a popular spot with maple-watchers. Nison-in was originally built in the 9th century by Emperor Saga. It houses two important Kamakura-era Buddha statues side by side (Shaka on the right and Amida on the left). The temple features lacquered nightingale floors.