Ninna-ji
Ninna-ji (仁和寺, Ninna-ji) is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism. Located in western Kyoto, Japan, it was first founded in AD 888 by Emperor Uda, and was later reconstructed in the 17th century. It is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
| Ninna-ji | |
|---|---|
Golden Hall (Main Hall) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Omuro School of Shingon Buddhism |
| Deity | Amida Nyorai (Amitābha) |
| Location | |
| Location | 33 Ōuchi Omuro, Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Geographic coordinates | 35.0310°N 135.7138°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Emperor Uda |
| Date established | 888 |
| Completed | 1644 (Reconstruction) |
| Website | |
| https://ninnaji.jp/ | |
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