About
NyanNyan-ji Temple, the world's first temple with cats as the principal image of worship. The main hall has a giant cat Buddha. The art and small items in the precinct are all cat-themed. Easily accessible from Kyoto city. Great for photos.
Why go
- World's first temple with cats as the principal image of worship
- Heaven for cat lovers
- Felt like i walked into a ghibli movie
Must try
- Giant cat buddha
- Award-winning cat artworks by miyano kaya
- Cat-shaped curry rice
- Cat hand latte art
- Cat priest
Pro tips
- Combo ticket with the cat art museum
- From demachiyanagi station, eizan line to yase-hiei exit, 20 min walk
- Kyoto bus 17/19 to mikoga-fuchi, 2 min walk
- Around one hour by bus from kyoto station
Good to know
- Closed tuesdays
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Rating
4.2 / 5
Phone: +81 75-746-2216