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Tenryūji (天龍寺), formally known as Tenryū Shiseizenji (天龍資聖禅寺), is the head temple of the Tenryūji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, located in Susukinobabachō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, JapanThe temple was founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339, primarily to venerate Gautama Buddha, and its first chief priest was Musō SosekiTenryuji is a UNESCO World Heritage site constructed in 1339 Related to both the Ashikaga family and the Emperor GoDaigo, the temple is held in high esteem but has suffered intense fire damage over the years, damaging its once pristine appearanceTenryuji Temple is one of main attractions in Kyoto, Japan featuring magnificent mountains scenery and beautiful gardens The temple was built after the the death of Emperor GoDaigo Not long after his death, a shogun had a dream about a dragon that rose from the river nearby, and assumed that the king was not resting in peace Sakura At Tenryu Ji Temple Digjapan Tenryu-ji temple hours
