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Tenryu-ji
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| Tenryu-ji, more formally known as Tenryu Shiseizen-ji — is the head temple of the Tenryu sect of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, located in Susukinobaba-cho, Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded by Ashikaga Takauji, primarily to venerate Gautama Buddha, and its first chief priest was Muso Soseki. As a temple related to both the Ashikaga family and Emperor Godaigo, the temple is held in high esteem, and is ranked as the most important (Rinzai) Zen temple in Kyoto. In 1994, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto". |
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Find out general information on Japan's famous Tenryu-ji temple. |
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Learn everything you need to know on the history and cultural properties of Tenryu-ji temple. |
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View a photo gallery depicting the main attractions of Tenryu-ji temple, Japan. |
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