Place of worship
Kara-mon Gate
56 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Ichika
October 17, 2015
The Honganji temples are located a 10-15 minute walk north of Kyoto Station.
Hanako
October 11, 2015
Nishi Honganji Buddhist Temple dating to the 16th century & headquarters of the Hongwanji sect of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
Seimei
August 7, 2016
History of the Hongwanji The Jodo Shinshu Buddhist path was founded by Shinran Shonin (1173-1263) during the Kamakura period, and in several centuries grew into one of the largest and most influential schools of Buddhism in Japan, a position it maintains today. The Hongwanji temple is the headquarters of the Hongwanji denomination of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism (Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha), and is known as Nishi (lit. "West") Hongwanji, due to it being located on the west toward the Higashi (lit. "East") Honganji. 5:30 - 18:00
History of the Hongwanji The Jodo Shinshu Buddhist path was founded by Shinran Shonin (1173-1263) during the Kamakura period, and in several centuries grew into one of the largest and most influential schools of Buddhism in Japan, a position it maintains today. The Hongwanji temple is the headquarte…
Ikuyo
May 2, 2016
[Nishihonganji-temple]For morning walk.
Shusui
March 7, 2016
Very huge and traditional temple in Kyoto.It is near from Kyoto station so easy to get there.
Unique things to do nearby
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Location
本願寺門前町 下京区
Kyoto, Kyoto
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