Ninna-ji, the head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism in western Kyoto, was founded in AD 888 by Emperor Uda and rebuilt in the 17th century. As part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (UNESCO), it invites visitors to wander its historic halls and tranquil grounds, experiencing imperial connections and traditional Buddhist architecture up close.

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