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Nishi Hongan-ji

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Nishi Hongan-ji is one of the two temples in the center of Kyoto, and served as the headquarters of the Jodo-Shin Sect (True Pure Land Sect).

It was believed that the temple was intended to build a mausoleum to contain the grave of its founder, the high priest Shinran.

It was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi on 1591, Japan's ruler, after the head temple in Osaka (Ishiyama Honganji) had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga because the temple has been suspected to meddle in politics.

The temple is one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Things to see

Apart from the religious symbols you can explore within the temple buildings, the temple also houses the oldest Noh stage, which was constructed way back 16th Century, which is designated as National Treasure.

The Daisho-in Temple Garden, a 760-square meter dry landscape garden, represents mountains, rivers and seas by just using stones, white sand, trees and plants.

Travel Notes

The temple can be reached via a 10-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station to Nishihongan-mae bus stop.

Admission

Nishi Honganji is open all year round, with no admission fee.
Schedules:
5:30 to 17:30 (March, April, September, October)
5:30 to 18:00 (May to August)
5:30 to 17:00 (November to February)

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