Obaiin Temple
Address:
Kyoto, Kansai, Japan
Category: Shrine or Temple
Obaiin Temple is a sub temple of Daitokuji Temple and is located within the same compound in Kyoto. Obaiin Temple was established in 1562 under orders of Nobunaga Oda as a place to hold a memorial service for his father. In 1586 the main hall and Karamon gate were renovated. In 1589 the Kurimon gate and the front gate were renovated. The family quarters of Obaiin Temple are considered to be the oldest of all the remaining Zen Temples in Japan.
