Nanchan Temple is located in Dongshan District, with convenient transportation but few tourists. It has the beauty of quiet in bustle. The three gates of Nanchan Temple are known as one of the most beautiful ones in Kyoto. Like many Zen monasteries, cherry trees are appreciated in spring and red leaves are brilliant in autumn. They are also known as hidden treasures because they have fewer tourists. There is a landscape in Nanchan Monastery that other monasteries did not have. It is a waterway pavilion built during the Meiji period. This Western-style masonry building introduced water from Lake Biwa into the urban area of Kyoto for hydroelectric power generation, which played a significant role in the prosperity of Kyoto. Although abandoned now, it is a popular scene for Japanese opera. In addition, around Nanchan Temple is the birthplace of famous soup tofu in Kyoto. You can try it when you have time.