Kennin-ji

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Kenninji Temple in Kyoto's Gion district is the head temple of the Kenninji school of Rinzai Zen, founded in 1202 by the Zen master Eisai, with a history of more than 800 years. Its treasures include Tawaraya Sotatsu's folding screen "Wind God and Thunder God" (a national treasure) and sliding-door paintings by Kaiho Yusho, while the ceiling of the Dharma Hall bears a dramatic painting of twin dragons.