Nio Gate
Nio Gate is a building in Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto. Nio Gate is situated near the shrine Hosho-in Temple, as well as near 地蔵院 善光寺堂.- Building
- …is also known as “仁王門”
- …dates from the 16th century
- …stands 14 metres (46 feet) tall
- …has a gabled roof
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kiyomizu-dera and Jishu Shrine.
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. Kiyomizu-dera is situated 150 metres southeast of Nio Gate.
Jishu Shrine
Jishu Shrine is a Shinto shrine, which is situated 150 metres east of Nio Gate.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shimogawara-chō and Central Kyoto.
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto encompasses the urban heart of Japan's former imperial capital.
Shimogyō-ku
Shimogyō-ku is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Shimogyō-ku is situated 2½ km west of Nio Gate.
Nio Gate
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Latitude
34.99543° or 34° 59′ 44″ north
Longitude
135.78334° or 135° 47′ east
Open location code
8Q6QXQWM+58
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=gatehouse
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=yes
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In Other Languages
From French to Korean—“Nio Gate” goes by many names.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 地蔵院 善光寺堂 and Hosho-in Temple.
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