Ninna-ji was started to build by direct order from the Emperor of Koukou in 886(the second year of Ninna). But this emperor was died before it was completed the temple next year. But in 886, the Emperor Uta that was succeeded to his will completed to build this temple in 888 (the 4th year of NInnna).it was called “NIshiyamahongan-ji” but the name is changed little by little “Ninna-ji”.After the Emperor Uta became a priest and lived in the resident priests’quarter “Omuro”in the southwest of the temple, it is also called “Omuro (Ninna-ji) Gosho”. Since then Ninna-ji was protected special by the imperial family or the nobility. A temple at which the successive head priest has always been a member of the imperial family.
The head of priest united Buddhism sects. (The history of the gate was closed for the 30th priest, Fushiminomiyamiyajunjishonnou was left the imperial family).
In Muromachi Era, Ninna-ji was declining and the temple was reduced to ashes totally Oninnoran. From that time to now, during one and half century at Narabigaoka in the south of Ninna-ji, Dousha was only building. The year of Kanei (1624-1644), the temple was rebuilt by Tokugawa Government. And the emperor’s house was rebuilt and an old court “Shishaden”, “Seiryouden” and ”Jougyoden” were given to Ninna-ji in the precincts.

translation:Michy

High Light

Ninna-ji is classic and famous for ”Omurozakura”. They are viewing as late blossoms in Kyoto,
“I am Otafuku. Omurosakura, even my nose is low but I am loved by people.
Trees of Heights are 2-3 meters and the petals are big, thick and deep color.
I sometimes missed to see them.It means blossoms are near the ground. It called “Otafuku” from its figure.

Numbers of cherry trees: about 500 trees

translation:Michy

Mischeran Green Guides

Ryoanji Tenple one star
Gojunotou one star
Garden one star

translation:Michy