{"id":2352,"date":"2026-03-28T11:00:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T02:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/?p=2352"},"modified":"2026-10-02T20:27:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:27:53","slug":"the-post-2352","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/en\/post-2352\/","title":{"rendered":"[The Complete Guide] 5 Kyoto Temples Where You Can See Dragon Ceiling Paintings | From Dragons Gazing in All Directions to Rare Special Exhibitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you visit a Zen temple in Kyoto, take a moment to look up at the ceilings of the main hall or the Dharma hall. You may find powerful depictions of \u201cdragons\u201d there that look as if they might come to life at any moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Zen Buddhism, dragons are regarded as guardians of the Buddha\u2019s teachings and are also believed to possess the power to control water and summon clouds; as such, they have been painted on temple ceilings with the prayer that they \u201cprotect the temple from fire.\u201d Many of these works employ the \u201cEight-Direction Gaze\u201d technique, designed so that the dragon appears to make eye contact with the viewer from any angle; when you stand directly below and look up, you\u2019ll be amazed by this clever design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we\u2019ll introduce five temples in Kyoto\u2014all of which are major Zen temples\u2014where you can see ceiling paintings of dragons. Since some temples display these paintings year-round, while others do so only on weekends or during special viewing periods, or even only from the outside, we\u2019ve compiled as much detailed information as possible\u2014including visiting hours, admission fees, and viewing conditions\u2014so you can be sure to check the viewing status before your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please Note: Admission fees, open periods, and hours of operation are subject to change. In particular, the dates for special viewings and special visits vary from year to year, so please be sure to check each temple\u2019s official website before your visit. The information in this article is based on details confirmed as of September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u25a0Tenry\u016b-ji Temple | Matazo Kayama\u2019s \u201cCloud and Dragon\u201d (World Heritage Site)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u25a0 Kennin-ji Temple | \u201cPainting of Two Dragons\u201d by Junsa Koizumi (a massive work spanning 108 tatami mats)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u25a0 My\u014dshin-ji | Kano Tany\u016b\u2019s \u201cCloud and Dragon\u201d (The Dragon Gazing in All Directions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u25a0Nanzen-ji Temple | Keinen Imao\u2019s \u201cPainting of a Cloud Dragon\u201d (Usually viewable only from the outside)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u25a0T\u014dfuku-ji Temple | In'y\u014d D\u014dmoto's \"Blue Dragon\" (Completed in 17 Days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u25a0Tips for Visiting \u00b7 Comparison Chart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25a0Tenry\u016b-ji Temple | Matazo Kayama\u2019s \u201cCloud and Dragon\u201d (Arashiyama, World Heritage Site)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-5175\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25430482_l-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25430482_l-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25430482_l-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25430482_l-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25430482_l-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25430482_l-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25430482_l.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Photo AC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenry\u016b-ji Temple in Arashiyama is the head temple of the Tenry\u016b-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism. Founded in the early Muromachi period by Ashikaga Takauji to honor the memory of Emperor Go-Daigo, the \u201cS\u014dgen-ichi Garden\u201d\u2014said to have been designed by National Preceptor Mus\u014d (Mus\u014d Soseki)\u2014is a renowned garden that was the first in Japan to be designated as a Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty. It is also one of the component assets of the World Cultural Heritage site \u201cHistoric Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cCloud and Dragon\u201d painting that adorns the ceiling of the Dharma Hall was created in 1997 (Heisei 9) by Japanese painter Matazo Kayama to commemorate the 650th anniversary of the passing of Muso Kokushi, the founding abbot of Tenry\u016b-ji. On the ceiling, measuring 10.6 meters high by 12.6 meters wide, 159 cedar boards, each 3 centimeters thick, were laminated together and coated with lacquer and white clay; within a double circle 9 meters in diameter, a black-ink dragon leaps and dances. A distinctive feature of the painting is the use of the \u201cHapp\u014d-nemi\u201d technique, in which the dragon\u2019s gaze appears to follow the viewer wherever they move, no matter how they shift their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should be noted that when the building was first relocated, it featured a painting of a cloud-and-dragon motif by the Meiji-period painter Matsutoshi Suzuki; however, due to severe damage, the painting is currently in storage and is displayed to the public every February in the Daig\u014dj\u014d Hall. Along with the current cloud-and-dragon painting by Matazo Kayama, this offers a rare opportunity to compare the two types of \u201cTenry\u016b-ji dragons\u201d if your visit coincides with the exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><h3>Visiting Information (Please Check)<\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dates on which the \"Cloud Dragon\" painting is on display vary throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular Hours: Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Viewing Period: During spring (typically from early March to late May) and fall (typically from mid-September to early December), the site is generally open daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Last admission at 4:20 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission Fee: 500 yen (Free for preschoolers) *This fee is separate from the admission fee for the garden and various halls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to visit on a weekday, check the official website in advance to see if your visit falls during a special viewing period\u2014this will help ensure you don't miss out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address:<span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">68 Sagano-baba-cho, Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto<\/span><br>Phone: 075-881-1235 (8:30 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m.)<br>Access:<span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">About a 15-minute walk from the Hankyu Railway \u201cArashiyama Station,\u201d about a 1-minute walk from the Randen (Keifuku Electric Railway) \u201cArashiyama Station,\u201d and about a 13-minute walk from the JR \u201cSaga-Arashiyama Station\u201d<\/span><br>Official Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenryuji.com\/\">https:\/\/www.tenryuji.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25a0 Kennin-ji Temple | \u201cPainting of Two Dragons\u201d by Junsaku Koizumi (Gion\u2014Kyoto\u2019s oldest Zen temple)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-5176\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/31903658_l-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/31903658_l-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/31903658_l-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/31903658_l-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/31903658_l-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/31903658_l-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/31903658_l.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Photo AC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ken'nin-ji Temple, founded in the second year of the Ken'nin era (1202) by Zen Master Eisai, is known as Kyoto\u2019s oldest Zen temple. Thanks to its prime location right near Gion and Hanamikoji, it is a popular temple that attracts many foreign tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cTwin Dragons\u201d painting on the ceiling of the Dharma Hall is a relatively recent work, completed in 2002 to commemorate the 800th anniversary of Kennin-ji Temple\u2019s founding. This monumental work, created by Japanese-style painter Jun Sakko over a period of two years, spans the equivalent of 108 tatami mats, and features two dragons\u2014representing the \u201cA-un\u201d (Ah-Un) pair\u2014arranged so that they face each other. Precisely because it is a relatively new work within this historic temple, the shades of ink remain vividly defined, and its compelling power\u2014as if the dragons might come to life at any moment\u2014is truly captivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another must-see is the \u201cCloud and Dragon\u201d painting by the Momoyama-period artist Kaib\u014d Y\u016bsho, designated as an Important Cultural Property. While the original is on loan to the Kyoto National Museum, a high-resolution reproduction is on permanent display in the H\u014dj\u014d (abbot\u2019s quarters) at Kennin-ji Temple. Since a reproduction of Tawaraya S\u014dtatsu\u2019s National Treasure, \u201cThe Wind and Thunder Gods Screen,\u201d is also on view on the same grounds, this temple offers visitors the chance to enjoy not only dragons but also masterpieces of Japanese art all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dharma Hall, which houses the \u201cTwin Dragons\u201d painting, is open to the public almost every day without a special reservation and is included in the regular admission fee (as part of the admission to the Abbot\u2019s Quarters and the Dharma Hall). However, please note that it is closed to the public from April 18 to 20 and June 3 to 5 each year due to religious services, and there may also be days when it is closed due to special events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visiting Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: Adults 800 yen, Middle and High School Students 500 yen, Elementary School Students 500 yen, Children under elementary school age free (*As of September 2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice of Price Revision: Kennin-ji Temple has announced that, due to rising operating costs, the general admission fee will increase from 800 yen to 1,000 yen effective January 1, 2027 (the fee for elementary, junior high, and high school students will remain at 500 yen). The current admission fee will apply for visits within 2026, but please be aware of this if your itinerary spans the year-end and New Year\u2019s period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address:<span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">584 Komatsu-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Yamato-oji-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto<\/span><br>Phone: 075-561-6363<br>Directions: About a 7-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line, and about a 10-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line<br>Official Website:<a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kenninji.jp\/\">https:\/\/www.kenninji.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25a0 My\u014dshin-ji | Kano Tany\u016b\u2019s \u201cCloud and Dragon\u201d (Hanazono\u2014one of Japan\u2019s largest Zen temples)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My\u014dshin-ji, the head temple of the My\u014dshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, is a Zen temple that boasts a vast grounds\u2014said to be equivalent to seven Tokyo Domes\u2014with 46 sub-temples lining its grounds. Highlights include a National Treasure\u2014a temple bell bearing Japan\u2019s oldest dated inscription\u2014and the \u201cAkechi Bath,\u201d a bathhouse associated with Akechi Mitsuhide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cCloud Dragon\u201d painting on the ceiling of the Dharma Hall is a work completed in Meireki 2 (1656) by the Edo-period painter Kano Tanyu, who spent eight years creating it. The dragon, depicted within a circle approximately 12 meters in diameter, is affectionately known as the \u201cDragon That Stares in All Directions\u201d because it seems to make eye contact with the viewer no matter where one looks up from. It is also surprising that, some 370 years after its completion, it has never undergone restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should also be noted that the \u201cDragon and Tiger\u201d painting by Kano Yaraku, depicted on a folding screen, is known as a masterpiece associated with My\u014dshin-ji Temple, though it is currently housed at the Kyoto National Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Information (Guided Tours Only)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visits to the H\u014dd\u014d Hall at My\u014dshin-ji Temple are not open to the public on a walk-in basis; instead, guided group tours led by temple staff are conducted every 20 minutes (the tour includes the National Treasure temple bell and the Akechi Bath). The approximate start times for the tours are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour Times: 9:10\u201311:40 (every 20 minutes), 12:30 (one tour only), 1:00\u20133:40 (every 20 minutes) *Additional tours around 4:00 p.m. may be added depending on the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: Adults 500 yen, Middle School Students 300 yen, Elementary School Students 100 yen (group discounts available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ticket Counter: Located at the back of the Dharma Hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the timing, you may have to wait for the next guided tour, so we recommend planning your visit with plenty of time to spare. The vast temple grounds also feature sub-temples such as Taiz\u014d-in and Keishun-in, which are open year-round, and the \u201chalf-day tour\u201d that includes visits to these sites is also popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address:<span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">1, Hanazono Myoshinji-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto<\/span><br>Phone: 075-461-5226<br>Access:<span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">About a 5-minute walk from Hanazono Station on the JR Sagano Line<\/span><br>Official Website:<a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myoshinji.or.jp\/\">https:\/\/www.myoshinji.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25a0Nanzen-ji Temple | Keinen Imao, \u201cPicture of the Cloud Dragon (Zuiryu-zu)\u201d (Okazaki\u2014a head temple with special status)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-5177\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/34549172_l-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/34549172_l-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/34549172_l-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/34549172_l-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/34549172_l-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/34549172_l-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/34549172_l.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Photo AC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nanzen-ji Temple, located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, is the head temple of the Nanzen-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism and is regarded as a renowned temple holding a \u201cspecial\u201d status\u2014the highest rank among Zen temples in Japan. The temple grounds are full of attractions, including the \u201cSanmon\u201d gate\u2014a Designated Important Cultural Property and one of Japan\u2019s Three Great Gates\u2014and the \u201cSuikokaku,\u201d a red-brick aqueduct bridge that forms part of the Lake Biwa Canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ceiling of the Dharma Hall\u2014the temple\u2019s central building\u2014features the painting \u201cCloud Dragon\u201d (or \u201cAuspicious Dragon\u201d) by Keinen Imao, a Japanese-style painter active from the Meiji to the Taisho periods. The current Dharma Hall was constructed in 1909 (Meiji 42) after the original was destroyed by fire in 1893 (Meiji 26); the fading and color tones of the painting convey a sense of the weight of history. In reference to Nanzen-ji\u2019s mountain name, \u201cZuiry\u016b-zan,\u201d the painting is also known as the \u201cZuiry\u016b-zu.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Information (The interior is normally closed to the public)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is what sets it apart from the other four temples. The H\u014dd\u014d Hall at Nanzen-ji is where Buddhist services and ceremonies are held, and visitors are not normally allowed inside. The dragon ceiling painting can be viewed by looking up from outside the H\u014dd\u014d Hall, near the entrance. Admission to the temple grounds (the area around the H\u014dd\u014d Hall) is free, so let\u2019s start by looking up at it from the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, during special fall viewings held in conjunction with campaigns such as JR Central\u2019s \u201cLet\u2019s Go to Kyoto,\u201d visitors may have the opportunity to enter the Dharma Hall for a limited time and view the ceiling paintings up close. If you\u2019d like to take advantage of this chance to see the interior, be sure to check for information on these special viewings as your travel date approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that while admission to the Nanzen-ji temple grounds is free, separate admission fees are required for the dry landscape garden (commonly known as the \u201cToranoko-watashi Garden\u201d) at the H\u014dj\u014d\u2014a National Treasure\u2014as well as for the Sanmon Gate and the sub-temple Nanzen-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h3>Basic Information<\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address: Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto<br>Phone: 075-771-0365<br>Directions: About a 10-minute walk from Keage Station on the Tozai Subway Line<br>Official Website:<a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nanzenji.or.jp\/\">https:\/\/www.nanzenji.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25a0T\u014dfuku-ji Temple | In'y\u014d D\u014dmoto's \"Blue Dragon\" (A Famous Spot for Autumn Foliage: The Temple Precincts)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-5178\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5170264_l-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5170264_l-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5170264_l-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5170264_l-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5170264_l-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5170264_l-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5170264_l.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Photo AC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\"T\u014dfuku-ji,\" the head temple of the T\u014dfuku-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, is located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. It is said that Regent Kuj\u014d Michikane named it after T\u014ddai-ji and K\u014dfuku-ji in Nara, and it is a grand temple that took 19 years to complete, beginning in 1236. Because it boasts one of Japan\u2019s largest temple complexes, it is also known as \u201cT\u014dfuku-ji\u2019s Temple Complex,\u201d and it is nationally renowned as a prime spot for viewing autumn foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ceiling of the Main Hall (which serves as both a Buddha Hall and a Dharma Hall) is adorned with \u201cThe Blue Dragon\u201d by Japanese painter In\u2019\u014d Domoto. Created in conjunction with the Main Hall\u2019s reconstruction in 1934 (Sh\u014dwa 9), this monumental work is said to have been completed in just 17 days. The sight of this colossal dragon\u2014said to be approximately 54 meters long with a girth of about 6.2 meters\u2014swimming through the clouds with a fierce expression is truly awe-inspiring. The piercing gaze of the dragon, depicted across the entire ceiling, is unforgettable once seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Information (Usually Viewable Only from the Outside)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main hall of T\u014dfuku-ji Temple is normally closed to the public; while visitors can view the principal image through the doors on the south side, they are generally not permitted to enter the hall to see the \u201cBlue Dragon\u201d painting up close. The ceiling paintings can only be viewed by looking up from outside the open doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, primarily in the spring and fall, the temple may be included in the \u201cSpecial Public Viewing of Non-Public Cultural Properties\u201d organized by the Kyoto Association for the Preservation of Traditional Culture and other groups. During these events, visitors can enter the main hall and view the \u201cBlue Dragon\u201d painting from directly below. Since the schedule and availability of these events vary from year to year, visitors planning to come during the fall foliage or cherry blossom seasons should check the special viewing information in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that Tofukuji Temple has separate areas that require an admission fee, such as the Tsuuten Bridge and the Main Temple Garden, and it gets particularly crowded during the fall foliage season (mid-November to early December).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address:<span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">15-778 Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto<\/span><br>Phone: 075-561-0087<br>Directions: About a 10-minute walk from \"Tofukuji Station\" on the JR Nara Line and Keihan Main Line<br>Official Website:<a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/tofukuji.jp\/\">https:\/\/tofukuji.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25a0<span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Tips for Visiting Temples: Comparison Chart of 5 Temples<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conditions for viewing the dragon ceiling murals vary greatly from temple to temple. Before planning your itinerary, be sure to check the display styles in the comparison table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Temple<\/td><td>Author<\/td><td>Year of Production<\/td><td>Publication Style<\/td><td>Estimated Admission Fees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tenryuji Temple<\/td><td>Matazo Kayama<\/td><td>1997<\/td><td>Usually open only on weekends and holidays; open daily in spring and fall<\/td><td>500 yen (separate charge)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kenninji temple<\/td><td>Junsaku Koizumi<\/td><td>2002<\/td><td>Open almost every day (included in the admission fee)<\/td><td>800 yen* (Scheduled to be revised in 2027)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>My\u014dshin-ji Temple<\/td><td>Kano Tany\u016b<\/td><td>1656<\/td><td>Guided tours every 20 minutes<\/td><td>500 yen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nanzenji Temple<\/td><td>Kagenori Imao<\/td><td>1909<\/td><td>Usually viewable only from the outside \/ Interior viewing permitted during special open houses<\/td><td>Free admission to the temple grounds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tofukuji Temple<\/td><td>In'yo Domoto<\/td><td>1934<\/td><td>Usually viewable only from the outside \/ Interior viewing permitted during special open houses<\/td><td>Same as the temple grounds admission fee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points to Keep in Mind Before Your Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kenrin-ji is the only temple that can be visited every day<\/strong><br>If you want to be sure to see the dragon ceiling painting, it\u2019s best to include Kennin-ji Temple in your itinerary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>At Tenry\u016b-ji, the day of the week and the time of year are important<\/strong><br>If you plan to visit on a weekday, please check in advance to see if it falls during a special viewing period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allow plenty of time for My\u014dshin-ji<\/strong><br>Because tours are guided, there may be a wait depending on when you arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The general rule for Nanzen-ji and Tofuku-ji is to \u201clook up at them from the outside.\u201d<\/strong><br>If you want to see the interior, you'll need to time your visit for one of the special open houses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It gets especially crowded during the fall foliage and cherry blossom seasons.<\/strong><br>The areas around Tenry\u016b-ji, T\u014dfuku-ji, and Nanzen-ji get very crowded during the tourist season. We recommend visiting early in the morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25a0<span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert;\">summary<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The five temples featured here are all renowned temples of the Rinzai school, each on par with a head temple. The dragons painted on the ceilings of their Dharma Halls and Main Halls have been cherished and passed down as guardians of the Buddhist teachings, protecting the temples from fire. Even though they are all \u201cdragons,\u201d one of the attractions is being able to compare the different artistic styles across eras\u2014from the solemn works painted by Kano Tanyu during the Edo period to the dynamic pieces created in the Heisei era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since visiting hours vary by temple, be sure to check the opening schedule in advance and plan your itinerary with plenty of time to spare so you can take your time gazing up at the breathtaking \u201cDragon Dancing in the Sky.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Please note that the visiting hours, admission fees, and availability of special viewings mentioned in this article are subject to change. 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