The page of ""Nanzenji Temple"" in Kyoto as "Your Destination in Japan" now has been uploaded:
http://www.geocities.jp/hande_japan/YourDestinations/Kansai/NanzenjiTemple_E.html


Nanzenji Temple is located in Higashiyama, Kyoto and was originally built in 1264 by Emperor KAMEYAMA.
The Front Gate of Minatogawa Shrine, shown in the top picture, is very gorgeous.

Nanzenji Temple was considered as the extraordinaly important.
So, Nanzenji was put in the position above the five most important Rinzai temples in Kyoto and Kamakura.

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After passing through the "Sanmon Gate", you will reach to the Lecture Hall.
Behind of the Lecture Hall, the Main Hall, "Hojyo" is located.
The "Hojyo" building was built in the late 16the century.
Originally this building was in Imperial Palace and was replaced here.

"Hojyo" is well knon as the garden in front of it's building.
This is a typical "Zen" garden. Zen garden is very simple but it is calm and profound.

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In Nanzenji Temple, there are a couple of sub-temples.
Konchi-In, Nanzen-In are examples of these sub-temples. Each sub-temple also has beautiful gardens.

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One of famous buildings in Nanzenji Temple is "Suirokaku" shown in the bottom picture.
This is nothing to do with Buddhism.

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"Suirokaku" is the bridge for the canal from Biwa Lake to Kyoto City built in 1890.
This stone bridge became a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto.






今日は、京都・南禅寺の様子を英語版のサイトにアップデートしました:
http://www.geocities.jp/hande_japan/index.html

南禅寺は鎌倉時代末から室町時代にかけ、京都五山や鎌倉五山の別格とされた臨済宗の大寺です。
多くの外国人観光客も訪れるお寺と思います。

こうした有名な史跡も取り上げていこうと思います。