Ninnia-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple complex located in Kyoto, Japan. https://www.worldhistory.org/Ninna-ji/ #History #Heiankyo #Ninna-ji #PrinceShotoku

Ninnia-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple complex located in Kyoto, Japan. https://www.worldhistory.org/Ninna-ji/ #History #Heiankyo #Ninna-ji #PrinceShotoku

Ninnia-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple complex located in Kyoto, Japan. Known as the 'Temple of Heavenly Benevolence', it was founded in 888 CE by Emperor Uda (r. 887-897 CE). Ninna-ji is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and its Main Hall is recognised as an official National Treasure of Japan. The site is today perhaps most famous for its Buddhist artworks and the large grove of cherr...https://www.worldhistory.org/Ninna-ji/ #Heiankyo #Ninna-ji #PrinceShotoku