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Kenninji Temple

584 Yamatooji Yojo-sagaru Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0933, Japan
+81 75-561-0190
Ranked #23 of 278 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

a great temple, but an excellent rating is largely for the Hanami street (if i have spelled it correctly) around the temple to observe the real Geishas in action, a great place for picture taking. I went arounf 9pm and we saw quite a few geishas walking to these member-only houses for work i presume. Get a good camera and... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2010

Kenninji's Architecture is among the most interesting I've seen. Gardens are seen inside the building but or open air and since temple is romantically dark, the light from outside makes the gardens glow. There is also beautiful golden painting on display in Temple. Definitely a must see! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
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