Higashi Honganji Temple

Higashi Honganji Temple is the head temple of the Otani sect of Shinshu Buddhism, officially known as Shinshu Hongyo. It consists of two halls: the Mikado Hall, where a wooden statue of Shinran, the founder of the sect, is enshrined, and the Amida Hall, where the principal image of Yayoi Buddha is enshrined. The present building was rebuilt in 1895. It is known as one of the largest wooden structures in the world. The Mikado Gate, located in front of the Mikado Hall, is one of the three largest gates in Kyoto.
Date of construction: 1602

Information

Name
Higashi Honganji Temple
東本願寺
Link
Official Site
Address
754 Tokiwa-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Telephone number
075-371-9181
Hours of operation

November - February 6:20 - 16:30
March - October: 5:50 - 17:30

Admission fee

Free to visit the temple grounds

Access

5 min. walk from JR Kyoto Station

Area
Kyoto Kyoto station, Kawaramachi Kyoto City
Category
Shrines, Temples, Churches

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