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Tenryu-ji Temple
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Tenryu-ji Temple

Tenryū-ji, in Susukinobaba-chō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, is the head temple of the Tenryū-ji branch of the Rinzai Zen sect. Founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339 with Musō Soseki as first chief priest; construction finished in 1345.

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About Tenryu-ji Temple

Tenryū-ji, in Susukinobaba-chō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, is the head temple of the Tenryū-ji branch of the Rinzai Zen sect. Founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339 with Musō Soseki as first chief priest; construction finished in 1345.

Type

Temple

Location

Kyoto

Founded

1345

Address

68 Susukinobaba-cho, Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, 616-8385 Japan

616-8385

Phone

+81

Goshuin at Tenryu-ji Temple

Goshuin Available:

Yes